A quintessential American classic, this specimen originates from the legendary Picher Mining District, now a silent ghost town but once the heart of global lead production. This piece is a textbook study in Galena’s cubic crystal habit, featuring sharp, intergrown metallic cubes with a brilliant silvery luster. Collected from a locality that is now a closed chapter in mining history, this specimen is more than a mineral; it is a preserved relic of the historic Tri-State District’s geological legacy. ⛏
SPECIMEN DETAILS Mineralogy: Galena (Lead Sulfide) Crystal Habit: Intergrown Cubes Dimensions: 3.8 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm (1.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 inches) Weight: 110g (3.9 oz) Provenance: Historical "Old Stock" (Mining ceased circa 1967) Locality:Â Picher Mine, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA
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