Galena King Mine
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Galena King Mine

  • ABOUT GALENA KING/
  • HISTORY OF THE GALENA KING/
  • MINERALS AND GEOLOGY OF GALENA KING/
  • Exploring & Surveying the Galena King/
  • Galena King Virtual Tour & Videos/
  • Galena King Overview Brochure/
  • About Friends of Galena King Organization/
  • Contact/
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Galena King Mine

MINERALS AND GEOLOGY OF GALENA KING

Galena King Mine

  • ABOUT GALENA KING/
  • HISTORY OF THE GALENA KING/
  • MINERALS AND GEOLOGY OF GALENA KING/
  • Exploring & Surveying the Galena King/
  • Galena King Virtual Tour & Videos/
  • Galena King Overview Brochure/
  • About Friends of Galena King Organization/
  • Contact/
Fluorite Under 365nm UV Light in the  'Attic Area' of the Mine

Fluorite Under 365nm UV Light in the 'Attic Area' of the Mine

As Layers of Fluorite, Galena and Barite Deposited on Each Other Over Time, the Ore Seam Took on a Ribbon Like Appearance

As Layers of Fluorite, Galena and Barite Deposited on Each Other Over Time, the Ore Seam Took on a Ribbon Like Appearance

Fluorite and Barite in the Ceiling of the Upper Adit

Fluorite and Barite in the Ceiling of the Upper Adit

Large Barite Mineral Formations on Fluorite

Large Barite Mineral Formations on Fluorite

Pocket of Barite with Large Petals or Blades - Purple Sparkle are Fluorite Microcubes

Pocket of Barite with Large Petals or Blades - Purple Sparkle are Fluorite Microcubes

A Loose Sample of Barite in the Upper Adit Sparkles Unusually

A Loose Sample of Barite in the Upper Adit Sparkles Unusually

Microscope View of Barite Petal or Blade Shows Micro Cubes of Fluorite Deposited Later

Microscope View of Barite Petal or Blade Shows Micro Cubes of Fluorite Deposited Later

 A piece of fluorite lit from a flashlight

A piece of fluorite lit from a flashlight

Flashlight Highlights the Cubic Structure of Fluorite that has Turned Clear

Flashlight Highlights the Cubic Structure of Fluorite that has Turned Clear

Image taken under a microscope of the galena with a small amount of malachite

Image taken under a microscope of the galena with a small amount of malachite

Small cubes of galena within sun bleached fluorite

Small cubes of galena within sun bleached fluorite

A Sample of Clear Fluorite on a Rock Under 255nm UV Light

A Sample of Clear Fluorite on a Rock Under 255nm UV Light

Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light

Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light

Minerals glowing under UV light. Red is probably calcite.

Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light

Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light

Minerals fluorescing under UV 

Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light

Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light

Ore Seam Under 255nm UV Light

Ore Seam Under 255nm UV Light

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Tons of Galena Were Hand Sorted & Fluorite was Left Behind to Fade Clear in the Sunlight

Tons of Galena Were Hand Sorted & Fluorite was Left Behind to Fade Clear in the Sunlight

Barite with Calcite?

Barite with Calcite?

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Fluorite in the Mine Under 400nm UV Light

Fluorite in the Mine Under 400nm UV Light

Malachite and Fluorite Together on the Lower Adit Attic Wall

Malachite and Fluorite Together on the Lower Adit Attic Wall

Using Ruler for Scale with Large Fluorite and Barite Formations in the Ceiling of the Upper Adit Ceiling

Using Ruler for Scale with Large Fluorite and Barite Formations in the Ceiling of the Upper Adit Ceiling

Fluorite, Galena and Anglesite Under 365nm UV Light

Fluorite, Galena and Anglesite Under 365nm UV Light

Small Cubes of Fluorite Left on the Walls of the Mine

Small Cubes of Fluorite Left on the Walls of the Mine

Layers of Fluorite Cubes Under 365nm UV Light in the  'Attic Area' of the Mine

Layers of Fluorite Cubes Under 365nm UV Light in the 'Attic Area' of the Mine

Large Blades of Barite

Large Blades of Barite

Layers of Fluorite Cubes Under 365nm UV Light in the  'Attic Area' of the Mine

Layers of Fluorite Cubes Under 365nm UV Light in the 'Attic Area' of the Mine

A Loose Chunk of Fluorite Under 365nm UV Light

A Loose Chunk of Fluorite Under 365nm UV Light

Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside

Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside

Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside

Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside

Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside

Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside

Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside

Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside

Purple Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic

Purple Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic

Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic

Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic

Purple Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic

Purple Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic

Wall of Fluorite Crystals Left in Place by Original Miners - Large Ore Chute Nearby

Wall of Fluorite Crystals Left in Place by Original Miners - Large Ore Chute Nearby

Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite

Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite

Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite

Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite

Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite

Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite

Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite

Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite

Upper Adit Geode Area - Barite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Barite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Barite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Barite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall

Upper Adit Geode Area - Galena Cube

Upper Adit Geode Area - Galena Cube

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Fluorite Under 365nm UV Light in the  'Attic Area' of the Mine
As Layers of Fluorite, Galena and Barite Deposited on Each Other Over Time, the Ore Seam Took on a Ribbon Like Appearance
Fluorite and Barite in the Ceiling of the Upper Adit
Large Barite Mineral Formations on Fluorite
Pocket of Barite with Large Petals or Blades - Purple Sparkle are Fluorite Microcubes
A Loose Sample of Barite in the Upper Adit Sparkles Unusually
Microscope View of Barite Petal or Blade Shows Micro Cubes of Fluorite Deposited Later
 A piece of fluorite lit from a flashlight
Flashlight Highlights the Cubic Structure of Fluorite that has Turned Clear
Image taken under a microscope of the galena with a small amount of malachite
Small cubes of galena within sun bleached fluorite
A Sample of Clear Fluorite on a Rock Under 255nm UV Light
Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light
Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light
Mine Walls Under 255nm UV Light
Ore Seam Under 255nm UV Light
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Tons of Galena Were Hand Sorted & Fluorite was Left Behind to Fade Clear in the Sunlight
Barite with Calcite?
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001 Cubed Fluorite Upper Stock Pile.jpg
000 Cubed Fluorite Upper Stock Pile.jpg
Fluorite in the Mine Under 400nm UV Light
Malachite and Fluorite Together on the Lower Adit Attic Wall
Using Ruler for Scale with Large Fluorite and Barite Formations in the Ceiling of the Upper Adit Ceiling
Fluorite, Galena and Anglesite Under 365nm UV Light
Small Cubes of Fluorite Left on the Walls of the Mine
Layers of Fluorite Cubes Under 365nm UV Light in the  'Attic Area' of the Mine
Large Blades of Barite
Layers of Fluorite Cubes Under 365nm UV Light in the  'Attic Area' of the Mine
A Loose Chunk of Fluorite Under 365nm UV Light
Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside
Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside
Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside
Ceiling of Upper Adit - Fluorite Filled Vug with Large Barite Blades Formed Inside
Purple Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic
Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic
Purple Fluorite Seam in Lower Adit Attic
Wall of Fluorite Crystals Left in Place by Original Miners - Large Ore Chute Nearby
Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite
Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite
Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite
Lower Adit - Galena in Fluorite
Upper Adit Geode Area - Barite on Wall
Upper Adit Geode Area - Barite on Wall
Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall
Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall
Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall
Upper Adit Geode Area - Fluorite on Wall
Upper Adit Geode Area - Galena Cube

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