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Galena, Siderite, Sphalerite

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A superb, large cabinet plate richly and aesthetically covered with lustrous, battleship-gray, cuboctahedral galena crystals to 3.0 cm. The galena crystals are uniquely accented by a preferential coating of sparkly, tan siderite microcrystals, which gives each galena crystal an unusual segmented look. The 3-dimensional, quartz and sulfide matrix is further complimented by more siderite and a rich peppering of tiny, sparkly sphalerite and galena crystals.

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Sphalerite, Siderite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.9 x 11.8 x 6.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.