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Galena from Krushev dol Mine, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria

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A killer specimen of bright, mirror-metallic spinel law twin galena on a quartz crystals base from the famous Madan ore field, Bulgaria. The mines in Madan produce some of the finest galena in the world and this is a fine piece. It beautifully displays sharp well formed superb flat faces galena twins with an excellent brilliance and mirror luster. The main vertically crystallized rosette forms a tremendous focal point. The spinel twins are stepped plates, staggered one after another with like tooled tips. The colorless quartz needle crystals give a strong contrast and aesthetics. It shows attractively all over 360 degree. In superb condition.

World class spinel galena specimen that will fit perfectly in every top collection!

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.3 x 5.4 x 7.4 cm
Added on09/13/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Quebul Fine MineralsNot disclosed

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Galena
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metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.
Galena
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Galena from Krushev dol Mine
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Locality guide
Krushev dol Mine
A collector's guide to Krushev dol Mine, Bulgaria: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 312 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.