{"product_id":"galena-10","title":"GALENA","description":"A beautiful small miniature cluster of ex-matrix Galena crystals from Blackdene mine by the village of Ireshopeburn in Weardale, County Durham, England. Although perhaps better known as a famous Fluorite-producing mine, Blackdene began as a lead mine with exploitation of the major veins beginning in the 15th century. The Galena forms a dominant, complex cube measuring 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm, modified between the cube and octahedron.  This displays an asymmetric habit with other, smaller such crystals branching out in various directions. The lead grey crystals have a fascinating waxy metallic lustre with smooth undulating faces and sometimes a patina of burnished pale gold. This is a beautiful and delightfully crystallised Galena from Blackdene mine which, dare I suggest, from certain angles looks like a small duck!","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46543048507567,"sku":"CC13011","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/8516\/2671\/files\/CC13011.png?v=1770304934","url":"https:\/\/crystalclassics.com\/products\/galena-10","provider":"Crystal Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}