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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 46771
Mineral:Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals)
Locality:Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Brilliantly lustrous metallic galena crystals twinned following the Spinel Law of twinning, resulting in linear aggregates of parallel crystals (difficult to photograph - must be seen in person to appreciate). The bottom was sawn flat to remove excess.
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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