{"product_id":"galena-10","title":"GALENA","description":"A beautiful small miniature cluster of ex-matrix Galena crystals from Blackdene mine by the village of Ireshopeburn in Weardale, County Durham, England. Although perhaps better known as a famous Fluorite-producing mine, Blackdene began as a lead mine with exploitation of the major veins beginning in the 15th century. The Galena forms a dominant, complex cube measuring 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm, modified between the cube and octahedron.  This displays an asymmetric habit with other, smaller such crystals branching out in various directions. The lead grey crystals have a fascinating waxy metallic lustre with smooth undulating faces and sometimes a patina of burnished pale gold. This is a beautiful and delightfully crystallised Galena from Blackdene mine which, dare I suggest, from certain angles looks like a small duck!","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57780663157071,"sku":"CC13011","price":407.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC13011_7559e7e1-7182-4492-99ab-1621fe68bfcf.jpg?v=1783969839","url":"https:\/\/crystalclassics.co.uk\/products\/galena-10","provider":"Crystal Classics UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}