Galena, Quartz, Sphalerite & Chalcopyrite

Madan, Rhodope Mts., Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Cabinet, 10.8 x 7.8 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 09/10/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/20/2012 6:35:33 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An unusual, yet showy large combination specimen from the famous sulfide mines at Madan. The very lightweight for its size latticework consists of splendent, melted-look galena cubes and spinel-twins, quartz veinlets with tiny points attached to both sides, clusters of small sphalerites and a scattering of golden chalcopyrites. The unusual form of the galenas and the concentration of quartz septae and crystals are noteworthy.

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