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Sphalerite

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An excellent miniature of very well-developed tetrahedral Sphalerite crystals all to about 1 cm along each axis and forming a domed hedgehog-like structure. From the Madan Ore Field in the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, a deposit famous for its very fine metal sulphides. The crystal faces are lustrous with a silky sheen and speckled with sub-mm brassy-golden Chalcopyrite crystals.

Product details

SpeciesSphalerite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.9 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$450.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Sphalerite
Mineral guide
Learn about Sphalerite
diverse colors from honey to black, gemmy, diamond-like luster, and localities worldwide; a collector favorite for dramatic crystals and color.
Sphalerite
Regional guide
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.