Mindat Logo

Galena, Marcasite


Galena : PbS, Marcasite : FeS2

Photo Copyright © Rob Lavinsky & irocks.com  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
13.1 x 10.5 x 6.8 cm. The label accompanying this English galena specimen says "from an old collection, circa 1890", and its appearance (and marcasite association) would lend credence to its being mined in the Cumberland district at this time. It is a truly impressive specimen for its size and richness, with DOZENS of cubes piled up all over this knob of matrix, measuring to 1.5 cm. The little golden marcasites have grown on the faces of some of the galenas.


This photo has been shown 52 times

Other Views - click to switch

< View User Page & Photos View Galena Gallery Light Background >



Mineral and/or Locality
Google
 
www.mindat.org Web
Copyright © Jolyon & Ida Ralph 1993-2008. Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them.Further information contact the Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of hundreds of members and supporters. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register.