Calcite and Quartz on Galena, Sub-Rosiclare Level, W. L. Davis/Deardorff Mine, Ozark-Mahoning Company, Cave-in-Rock District, Southern Illinois, Mined c. 1960's, ex. Roy Smith Collection, Miniature, 4.0 x 4.2 x 7.5 cm, $200. Online Dec. 12.
NSMW13498
A classic specimen from the richest ore body in the Cave-in-Rock District with silvery metallic galena preferentially coated with vitreous quartz and lustrous calcite. Note: Tensional crack in center of galena indicative of pocket movement. In excellent condition.