skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, QUARTZ


Specimen: #12943
Locality: 9th Septemvri mine (Deveti Septemvri mine), Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 60mm x 57mm x 30mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Marvelous specimen with rich morphology of skeletal Galena, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite and Quartz. Displays very attractive stepped growth of Galena cubes, forming gorgeous terraced structures. The Galena cubes are matt lustrous, sharp and have a geometrical perfection. Black Sphalerite tetrahedrons with lustrous faces and striations add a nice accent. Yellow Chalcopyrite, brassy Pyrite and small Quartz crystals enrich the specimen. Displays beautifully on all sides. In excellent condition – some small nicks. On acrylic base
Splendid specimen from this closed mine – the only one that makes these structures!



skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE, PYRITE, QUARTZ