new find - skeletal GALENA, CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ


Specimen: #16245
Locality: 9th Septemvri mine (Deveti Septemvri mine), Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 36mm x 27mm x 22mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Killer skeletal Galena specimen from a new find in this closed mine 9th Septemvri mine, Madan ore field, Bulgaria – the only one that makes these structures. The skeletal structure is caused by very fast growth of the mineral where the crystal faces do not have the time to be completed because the edges grow faster than the center of the faces. Displays very attractive stepped growth, forming gorgeous terraced structures on all faces. The Galena cubes are strongly matt lustrous, and light reflective. They are well formed and have a sharp geometry. On the Galena are seen gorgeous yellow Chalcopyrite incrustations and minor Quartz crystals proving the natural origin of the skeletal structures. Displays beautifully all over 360 degree. In very good condition – some small nicks.

Outstanding skeletal Galena!



new find - skeletal GALENA, CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

new find - skeletal GALENA, CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

new find - skeletal GALENA, CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

new find - skeletal GALENA, CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

new find - skeletal GALENA, CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

new find - skeletal GALENA, CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ