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Galena, Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Filename: TRURI-1903-1-514.tiff
Size: 3168 x 4376 (24.8MB)
Date: 21st March 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Derbyshire
Location Name: England
© RIC, photographer Roy Starkey
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Galena, Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Bright metallic grey galena. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue 126 Lead Ore shot in the form of a leaf called Thorn-Leaf Lead Ore. Matlock. Galena is the primary ore mineral of lead. Rashleigh Collection
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TRURI : 1903.1.514
Media ID 18814448
© RIC, photographer Roy Starkey
English Galenite Geology Glance Grey Lead Metal Metallic Midlands Mine Mineral Mining Specimen Sulfide Sulphide
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the stunning beauty of Galena, a bright metallic grey mineral found in Matlock, Derbyshire, England. The collector Philip Rashleigh once described this particular specimen as "Thorn-Leaf Lead Ore" capturing its unique leaf-like shape. Galena is renowned as the primary ore mineral of lead and holds great significance in the world of geology. The image transports us to the English Midlands, where mining activities have long been intertwined with the region's history. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich heritage of mining in Matlock and serves as a testament to its importance in shaping local communities. The Royal Cornwall Museum has carefully preserved this remarkable piece from their esteemed Rashleigh Collection. Its sulfide composition gives it an alluring glance that reflects light beautifully. As we admire this galenite specimen, we are reminded of both its industrial value and its aesthetic appeal. Let us appreciate this print for what it represents – not just another commercial product but rather a window into our geological past. It invites us to marvel at nature's ability to create such intricate formations while also acknowledging mankind's role in extracting valuable resources from deep within the earth. In conclusion, this image encapsulates the essence of Galena – a symbol of both natural wonder and human ingenuity – reminding us that even seemingly ordinary minerals can hold extraordinary stories within them.
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