Galena with Sphalerite, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite, Quartz - image 1
Galena with Sphalerite, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite, Quartz - image 2
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Galena with Sphalerite, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite, Quartz

Unknown Owner
Bright lustrous metallic sharp crystals of galena measuring to 1.7 cm on edge across the front of a crystallized quartz matrix with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite and golden chalcopyrite. In good condition. Some of the pyrite crystals appear to be replacing crystals of pyrrhotite.

Product details

Species
Quartz, Galena, Sphalerite, Pyrrhotite, PyriteAbout Quartz →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.5 x 9.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on11/01/2025
Locality
Bulgaria, Smolyan Province, Madan ore field

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2026Unknown Owner$455.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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