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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. 49574
Mineral:Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals)
Locality:Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Bright metallic galena crystals in parallel orientation with mirror-like surface luster. All of the galena crystals are Spinel-law twinned on the octahedral {111} face and the twin planes are distinct and easy to see.
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:3-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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