Sphalerite with Quartz - image 1
Sphalerite with Quartz - image 2
specimen video

Sphalerite with Quartz

Unknown Owner
A large grouping of lustrous black sphalerite crystals 4.5 cm across set up on a matrix of crystallized quartz. In good condition. Minor galena is present. The sphalerite crystals appear to have formed over the top of a chalcopyrite crystal. This can be seen in the video when showing the backside of the specimen.

Product details

Species
Quartz, SphaleriteAbout Quartz →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on07/13/2025
Locality
Bulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$175.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Quartz from Madan ore field
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