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Galena, Quartz

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Galena and quartz, 23.6 cm, from the Mogilata deposit, Deveti Septemvri mine, Madan ore field, Smolyn Oblast, Bulgaria. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesGalena, Quartz
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions23.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 102
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Galena
Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.
Regional guide
Galena from Madan Ore Field, Bulgaria
from Madan Ore Field, Bulgaria — architectural cubic and cuboctahedral crystals with mirror-bright luster, prized for 3D form and Rhodope locality.
Locality guide
Madan ore field
A collector's guide to Madan ore field, Bulgaria: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 224 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.