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Mexico Galena, Pyrite & Sphalerite Mineral Cluster – 2.6 oz
$49.99
A compact yet richly detailed metallic mineral specimen from Mexico, featuring bright brassy striated crystals, dark lustrous crystal faces, and warm honey-colored secondary mineral growths. This 2.6 oz collector piece is presented as a galena, pyrite and sphalerite association based on the reported identification, with pyrite strongly suggested by the visible geometric, striated metallic crystals.
Specimen Details
- Reported minerals: Galena, pyrite, sphalerite (pyrite visually likely; galena and sphalerite remain unverified)
- Other visible material: Honey-yellow/orange secondary crystals or coatings, species not identified
- Origin: Mexico, seller-reported; specific mine/district not documented
- Weight: 2.6 oz / approximately 74 g
- Reported geological age: 50–70 million years, not independently verified; age cannot be established from photographs alone
- Appearance: Metallic gold-brass and gray-black crystals in a textured natural mineral matrix
- Form: Natural rough multi-mineral collector specimen
- Collector rarity index: 5/10 (subjective shop display rating, not a scientific rarity classification)
- Quantity: 1; the exact specimen in the photos will be shipped
Collector Appeal
Pyrite's reflective, crisply edged crystal faces stand out beside dark sulfide crystals and golden-brown mineral overgrowths. The combination of textures and contrasting lusters makes this piece suited to a thumbnail-to-small-cabinet display, educational mineral study, or collector gift.
Traditional Metaphysical Associations
Folklore only; not scientifically demonstrated: Pyrite is associated with confidence and prosperity, galena with grounding, and sphalerite with clarity and discernment.
Handling & Care
Store dry, avoid acids and abrasives, and handle crystal edges gently. As galena may contain lead, wash hands after handling and do not grind, cut, or create dust without appropriate mineral safety controls. Keep away from children and food preparation areas.
Curated by The Hidden Bazaar. Identification, precise locality, and geological age are not laboratory or provenance verified.
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