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Galena

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Galena (cavernous), 5.3 cm, 9th of September mine, Rhodope Mountains, Madan, Bulgaria. Joe Budd photo.

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Species
GalenaAbout Galena →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Bulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore fieldRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 47

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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.