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Galena with Quartz, Dolomite
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Bright sharp lustrous cubic crystals of galena measuring to 1.5 cm in size across a crystallized quartz and dolomite matrix. In excellent condition.
The Droujba Mine, located in the Laki ore district within the Rhodope Mountains of Plovdiv Province, Bulgaria, has a rich mining history with roots extending back to ancient times, followed by organized industrial extraction during the modern era. Geologically, the deposit is part of a major polymetallic province hosted within complex metamorphic schists, gneisses, and Cenozoic tectonic structures, where hydrothermal fluids circulated through major fault zones to form rich vein systems and replacement bodies. Mineralogically, the underground workings have become internationally famous among mineral collectors for producing exceptional, high-luster specimens of galena, sphalerite, calcite, quartz, and pink rhodochrosite.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.8 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on08/10/2026
LocalityBulgaria, Plovdiv Province, Droujba mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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