Galena from Bulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field - image 1
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Galena from Bulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field

Tama Higuchi Collection #302

A beautiful single crystal with perfect mirror luster and interesting, "melty" structure on the front face.

Ex. Ralph Clark.

Product details

SpeciesGalena
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm
Added on09/28/2026
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field
Current owner
Tama Higuchi
Tama Higuchi
Dallas, TX
Acquired
Sep 2025
2 for sale·Member since 2025

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Galena
Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.
Galena
Regional guide
Galena from Madan Ore Field, Bulgaria
from Madan Ore Field, Bulgaria — architectural cubic and cuboctahedral crystals with mirror-bright luster, prized for 3D form and Rhodope 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.