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Sphalerite on Quartz

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Alexander Schauss
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Sphalerite on quartz, 2.5 cm, from the 9th of September mine, Mogila-North section, Madan, Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan Region, Bulgaria. Illustrated in Mineral Collections in Arizona-I (2013). Ex Mike Bergmann; Jeff Scovil photo.

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Species
Sphalerite, QuartzAbout Sphalerite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Bulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore fieldRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 110

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Mike BergmannNot disclosed

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Sphalerite
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diverse colors from honey to black, gemmy, diamond-like luster, and localities worldwide; a collector favorite for dramatic crystals and color.
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Sphalerite from Madan Ore Field, Bulgaria
Madan Ore Field, Bulgaria: sphalerite specimens in dark resinous forms contrasting with galena and quartz, a premier European sulfide-collection locality.