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Galena (unusual growth patterns) from Bourieva Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

 
Galena (unusual growth patterns) from Bourieva Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Galena (unusual growth patterns) from Bourieva Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

DESCRIPTION:No. 29586
Mineral:Galena (unusual growth patterns)
Locality:Bourieva Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Cubic crystal of metallic galena with a partial coating of white calcite on two sides. The galena crystal has a depressed center in the exposed face with terraced crystal patterns.
Overall Size:5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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