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Galena, Chalcopyrite

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Look at the dramatic hoppered or "skeletal" growth of this very large single crystal of galena from Eastern Europe. Three sides of the crystal show this strange and pretty growth, in varying degrees. A few sparkly chalcopyrites have grown on the sides of the galena. Ex. Dave Stoudt collection.

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Chalcopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.9 x 4.8 x 3.8 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
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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.