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Galena with Sphalerite

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Mirror bright lustrous metallic crystals of galena to 0.6 cm on edge across the top of this matrix with minor sphalerite. This is in good condition. Collected in 2003.

Product details

SpeciesGalena, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on05/09/2025
LocalityBulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2025Unknown Owner$75.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.