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Sphalerite and Galena from Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

 
Sphalerite and Galena from Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

DESCRIPTION:No. 15649
Mineral:Sphalerite and Galena
Locality:Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Showy cluster of lustrous black sphalerite crystals up to 2 cm with metallic, cubo-octahedral crystals of galena up to 15 mm and minor white quartz crystals. The sphalerite crystals have distinct crystal growth patterns on the crystal surfaces.
Overall Size:7x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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