RHODONITE CRYSTALS
An excellent specimen of Rhodonite Crystals on Galena. Several gemmy red crystals of Rhodonite sit among cubic Galena crystals. The matrix is a mix of the two minerals, featuring many crystals. Specimens of this quality are uncommon and getting harder to come by. This is a classic, collectable Australian Mineral from a well known location. Mounted on perspex for ideal display.
Location:
Broken Hill, NSW.
Dimensions:
4.9cm x 4cm x 4cm, 140g.
Rhodonite: MnSiO3.
Named in 1819 by Christoph Friedrich Jasche from the Greek “rhodon” meaning “rose”, referring to its colour.
Galena: PbS.
Galena is the primary ore mineral of lead. Worked for its lead content as early as 3000 BC. Named by Pliny the Elder in 77-79 from the Greek “galene” meaning lead ore.