Galena

Reference: 2949

In the 1980s the old tips of South Llangynog mine were worked through by Pentre quarry. Collectors soon after found blocks of mineralised veinstone in the quarry coated with calcite which on removal exposed some of the best sulphide specimens found in Wales. This specimen from that find shows cubic crystals formed over a bed of quartz.  Ex. Jim Padden collection

Formulas: Galena PbS; Quartz SiO₂

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 50x40x19mm

Size: Miniature (M)