GALENA Superb Important Old Locality Specimen WISCONSIN
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Altered Galena Crystal Cluster Mineral Point, Wisconsin, USA Ernie Schlichter, Old The Show Case Label Overall Maximum Dimensions (cm) 8.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 This is an OLD and IMPORTANT and GREAT locality specimen from the classic Mineral Point locality, the site of America's first "GALENA RUSH" . It's a SUPERB specimen of surface altered Galena cubes on a base of altered Galena matrix. It has no less than 6 intergrown large Galena cubes, with at least a half dozen smaller cubes and VERY DISPLAYABLE! In my opinion, the matrix alteration probably involves a Cadium Smithsonite or Smithsonite included with Greenockite. Additionally, minute Cerussite may also be found as an alteration product on the larger cubes. This specimen has not been tested and my guesses of the alteration products are only my opinion, based on quick observation. Don't miss this one, very hard to come by and you are not likely to see another one, especially this good. I resisted the urge to put this one in the store at $150 plus. My hope is that it gets the respect it deserves. The specimen was originally offered by famed collector and dealer Ernie Schlichter ( /labels.asp?colid=799 ). I acquired it directly from him. It includes his venerable dealer label with the original, 20 year old price sticker as well as our own accurate custom label. As always, all specimens
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