Galena

Galena : PbS

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Locality: Joplin Field, Tri-State District, Jasper Co., Missouri, USA

Large, cubic galena crystal with minor red sphalerite on the bottom. The crystal faces have many parallel, stepped faces with good, metallic luster. Overall size of mineral specimen: 7x6x5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 6 cm.

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