Galena with Quartz
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Huanzala Mine, Dos de Mayo Prov., Peru
- Minerals
- Galena, Quartz
- Dimensions
- 8 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- SV401
Bright metallic Galena crystals with Quartz crystals from the Huanzala Mine in Peru. The Huanzala Mine is one of the most prolific Pyrite mines in the world, and the Galena on this specimen grew over a layer of Pyrite crystals. The 3 Quartz crystals sit upright in a row across the center of the specimen, the largest is partially coated with Galena crystals. Undamaged. Ex. Allen Winans collection.