$300Median
1996Sold (12 mo)
$475Last sale
Calcite from Krushev dol Mine, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria
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The top of this large matrix is covered with colorless crystals of quartz and colorless platy rhombohedral crystals of calcite. An excellent large cabinet combination piece.The Krushev Dol mine, situated within the renowned Madan ore field in the Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria, has a rich mining history dating back to ancient Thracian times in the fourth century BC, with extensive modern industrial development taking place through the twentieth century. Geologically, the deposit is part of a complex hydrothermal vein and replacement system hosted within high-grade metamorphic rocks and marbles, shaped by intensive Paleogene magmatic and tectonic activity. Mineralogically, the mine is world-famous for producing exceptional collector specimens, particularly lustrous galena, sphalerite (including notable cleophane varieties), chalcopyrite, and quartz, alongside a diverse array of associated sulfides and rare accessory minerals.
Product details
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions26.0 x 24.0 x 9.0 cm
Added on08/06/2026
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Krushev dol Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.Regional guide
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