A monumental piece of American mining heritage. Collected in 1956, this massive 2.31kg Galena specimen originates from the namesake district of Galena, Kansas—a cornerstone of the historic Tri-State Mining District. We curated this specimen for its exceptional weight, sharp metallic luster, and prestigious provenance from the Paul Searcy collection. The piece showcases the classic cubic habit and heavy, sub-metallic sheen that made Kansas Galena the gold standard for lead ores in the mid-20th century. As mines in this region have long since closed, specimens of this size and documented age are increasingly difficult to source. This is a definitive legacy piece for the serious collector of American classics.
SPECIMEN DETAILS Locality: Galena, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA (Tri-State District) Mineralogy: Galena (Lead Sulfide) Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.9 x 6.9 cm (3.36 x 3.88 x 2.71 inches) Weight: 2.31 kg (5.09 lbs) Provenance: Ex. Paul Searcy Collection (Collected 1956) Characteristics: Massive cubic structure; bright metallic luster; historic district classic.
All specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as historic label(s) for the specimen if any.
