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Pyrite on Sphalerite and Galena from Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

 
Pyrite on Sphalerite and Galena from Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Pyrite on Sphalerite and Galena from Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

DESCRIPTION:No. 38457
Mineral:Pyrite on Sphalerite and Galena
Locality:Deveti Septemvri Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Sparkling yellow metallic pyrite crystals up to 13 mm across in a dense mass on crystalline dark sphalerite and galena. The pyrite crystals distorted cubes with pyritohedral striations and have brilliant surface luster.
Overall Size:10x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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