Detailed information
Species
Galena
Dimensions
107 x 78 x 73
mm
Locality
Heights Mine Westgate, Weardale Co. Durham, England
Condition
No recorded repairs
A rich and impressive cabinet specimen of intergrown Galena crystals with minor Fluorite from Heights mine in Weardale, County Durham, England. Lead grey, modified cuboctahedral Galena crystals measure to 1.4 cm and are associated with green Fluorite crystals on an altered limestone-ironstone matrix. The Galena is beautifully developed and exhibits pitted textured surfaces. A showy Galena from Heights mine which will display well and attract the eye.
