Empire District, Clear Creek, Colorado

12.3 x 8.5 x 7.3 cm

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This specimen is composed of Galena crystals resting on a bed of black colored Sphalerite crystals. Orangish brown colored discoid Siderite crystals have grown on the surfaces of some of the larger Galena crystals mostly on one end of the specimen. The Galena crystals exhibit a number of different habits including one interesting partially hollow crystal. The luster on the faces of the Galena ranges from a highly metallic and mirror like to a dull matte surface. Specimens from this location are very rarely available.

Condition: Fairly Good

Flaws: There are several small, cleavages on the Galena as well some wear on some of the edges. A few of the samll Pyrite crystals are incomplete.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Carbonates | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars