Description/Interesting Notes:
A showy and aesthetic old time example of galena from this classic locality!!! This specimen consists of a characteristic chert matrix that
hosts numerous complex crystals of galena in association with yellow greenockite as well!!! Let me start off by saying that when we
first acquired this specimen I was SURE that it had to be repaired or even created!!! However, upon careful microscopic scrutiny, exposure to solvents, and
UV lighting inspection I can say that, without a doubt, this specimen is completely natural and unrepaired!!! The galena crystals exhibit a curious multihued
white and black patina and a slighly rounded appearance!!! There is a significant amount of yellow greenockite present around some of the galena crystals and on the
reverse of the specimen as well!!! Upon close examination with a scope, one can even see minute submillimeter
crystals of greenockite!!! This specimen is very showy and aesthetic in person - the crystals are all undamaged and prominent!!!
The pictures just don't capture how impressive this classic old timer is in person!!! Originally there was a little paper sign taped to the specimen that
said "Want to play jacks?" which was an obvious allusion to the complex octahedral crystals' similarity to toy jacks layed out on a surface!!! Simply a
gorgeous Tri-State classic!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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