Location: Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA
Product Description
Galena is a lead sulfide mineral renowned for its bright metallic luster, silver-grey color, and distinctive cubic crystal formations. Specimens from the Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA are highly prized for their sharp, well-developed cubic crystals, exceptional metallic brilliance, and association with minerals such as sphalerite, chalcopyrite, and dolomite.
Composed of lead sulfide (PbS), galena has a hardness of 2.5–2.75 on the Mohs scale and a high specific gravity, giving it a substantial weight for its size. Sweetwater Mine specimens are among the finest American galena examples and are sought after by collectors worldwide.
Each specimen displays unique crystal structures, metallic textures, and natural formations, making every piece one of a kind.
