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Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

 
Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria

DESCRIPTION:No. 80375
Mineral:Sphalerite
Locality:Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Description:Complex lustrous translucent yellow-black sphalerite crystals to 15 mm with minor colorless calcite microcrystals in crevices. The sphalerite crystals are repeatedly twinned, and exhibit yellow translucency when illuminated from the rear. Ex. Miller collection
Overall Size:4.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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