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Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

 
Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

DESCRIPTION:No. 42963
Mineral:Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals)
Locality:Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Beautiful cluster of Spinel-law twinned gray metallic galena crystals in flat aggregates up to 40 mm of parallel crystals. The galena crystals have mirror-like luster on the faces contrasted with dull edge faces. The bottom is sawn flat.
Overall Size:15x9x4 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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