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gemmy Sphalerite xls on spinel-twinned Galena
- Krushev dol Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mts., Bulgaria
- Cabinet, 11.0 x 9.2 x 4.3 cm
- Start Time: 02/20/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/25/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A showy and excellent, CABINET, combination specimen from a 2006 find at the Krushev dol Mine, Madan, Bulgaria. Scintillating, gemmy, olive-green, sphalerite crystals (many twinned) richly cover the sulfide matrix covered with lustrous, small, spinel-twinned, galena crystals. A very small bit of bruising is noted, but these are exceptionally gemmy sphalerites for the locality and this is a highly impressive combo piece for the species and locale, that displays well. Valued $500-750. Ex Brent Lockhart Collection.