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Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite

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A SHOWYand EXCELLENT Madan, Bulgaria combination piece of lustrous, black sphalerite crystals and bright, brass-yellow chalcopyrite crystals to 1.4 cm nicely interspersed on feldspar matrix. 8.0 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesSphalerite, Chalcopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 6.0 x 5.5 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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Sphalerite
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diverse colors from honey to black, gemmy, diamond-like luster, and localities worldwide; a collector favorite for dramatic crystals and color.
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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.