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Galena on Calcite from Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

 
Galena on Calcite from Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Galena on Calcite from Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

DESCRIPTION:No. 16110
Mineral:Galena on Calcite
Locality:Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:String of lustrous, metallic galena crystals running across 9 cm of yellowish calcite matrix. The galena crystals are cubic, with octahedral corner faces. No damage. Acquired in 1987 from H. Obodda. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M456
Overall Size:11x7x4 cm
Crystals:4-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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