AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Bulgaria > Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals)

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

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. 60107
Mineral:Galena (Spinel-law twinned crystals)
Locality:Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Parallel metallic galena crystals with brilliant luster. All of the galena crystals are twinned on the octahedral {111} face following the Spinel Law of Isometric Twinning and the twin planes are distinct and easy to see.
Overall Size:18x13x8 mm
Crystals:3-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;