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Rhodochrosite, Galena

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Ball shaped rhodo clusters of salmon-pink, with associated quartz crystals and galena. 5.8 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Rhodochrosite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 5.5 x 2.3 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.