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Galena, Sphalerite, Quartz

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Galena with sphalerite and quartz, 24 cm, from the 760-meter level, South End, Mogila mine, Madan district, Bulgaria. Jeff Scovil photo.

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Species
Galena, Sphalerite, QuartzAbout Galena →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions24.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Bulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore fieldRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 130

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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.
Galena
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.