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Sphalerite from Bulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field

Sphalerite

Madan “9th September mine”

1950’s find

Product details

SpeciesSphalerite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Weight138 grams
Added on09/12/2026
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field
Current owner
Andrea Potzkov
Andrea Potzkov
Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria
20 for sale·Member since 2026

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Sphalerite
Mineral guide
Learn about Sphalerite
a spectrum of colors and crystal forms, resinous to adamantine luster, gemmy on matrix; prized by collectors for iconic localities and displays.
Sphalerite
Regional guide
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.
Locality guide
Madan ore field
A collector's guide to Madan ore field, Bulgaria: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 224 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.