Description
Presenting a visually striking mineral specimen featuring sharp metallic Galena crystals embedded in a Calcite matrix. This natural raw specimen offers a beautiful contrast between the silver-grey cubic Galena and the soft white to golden Calcite, making it ideal for collectors, educational display, or crystal enthusiasts. You will receive the exact specimen photographed.
All of our Crystals are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Geological Information:
- Typical Origin Regions: Notably found in the UK, USA, and parts of Europe such as Bulgaria and Romania
- Formation: Galena, a lead sulfide mineral, forms in hydrothermal veins, often alongside Calcite, Fluorite, and Sphalerite. Calcite forms later, filling spaces around the Galena crystals.
- Geological Environment: Found in low- to medium-temperature hydrothermal ore veins, sedimentary deposits, and metamorphic zones.
Crystal Type and Species:
- Main Mineral: Galena (PbS)
- Matrix Mineral: Calcite (CaCO₃)
- Crystal System: Cubic (Galena), Trigonal (Calcite)
- Chemical Formula (Galena): PbS (Lead Sulfide)
- Chemical Formula (Calcite): CaCO₃ (Calcium Carbonate)
- Hardness: 2.5–3 (Galena), 3 (Calcite)
- Color: Galena: Metallic grey to silver | Calcite: White, yellow, or translucent
- Lustre: Galena – metallic | Calcite – vitreous to pearly
Specimen Notes:
- Aesthetic contrast between shiny Galena cubes and surrounding Calcite
- Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm: Refer to photos for exact dimensions
- The actual specimen shown is the one you will receive
This Galena in Calcite specimen is not only an attractive piece for display, but it also represents a key mineral combination of economic and geological significance. A must-have for mineral enthusiasts, students, and collectors seeking fine examples of natural mineral formations.
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