Galena, Slovakia, Large Cabinet-Sized SpecimenApprox. Dimensions: 4. 71 in x 4. 18 in x 1. 5 in Approx. Weight: 2087 grams Crystallized cubes in typical dark color. Crystal appearance is uneven and somewhat flattened. Underside of specimen has larger and more well defined crystals. Has a bright metallic luster which is dulled in some areas. Quite hefty and brittle.

Crystals with the appearance of coarse sand flank each side of the banded calcite

Some areas of Pyrite are visible on the underside of the specimen

This interesting piece comes to us from the Ballroom Floor of Smallcleugh Mine in Cumbria

The angle of the crystals creates a pyramidal appearance in the individual crystals

Fragile flakes of inter-grown Kolbeckite fan out in circular patterns of white with a slight touch of blue for an icy appearance

Fascinating pattern of crystal formation with inter-grown cubic crystals creating a playful surface

Also scattered throughout are clusters of cubed Pyrite with their classic “fool’s gold” coloring

Weight: 179 grams

An earthy luster is given off by Baryte

Fluorite crystals above and below

The purple center has a metallic sheen which seems to glow in the light

Classically pink in color