twinned SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE pseudomorph after SPHALERITE


Specimen: #18087
Locality: 9th Septemvri mine (Deveti Septemvri mine), Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 70mm x 45mm x 29mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Superb twinned Sphalerite decorated with Chalcopyrite pseudomorph from the famous Madan ore field, Bulgaria. Displays black Sphalerites crystals with strong luster, complex structure and marvelous twinning. The main 40 mm Sphalerite crystal forms a superb focal point. On strong backlight the crystals display some gemminess. On the back side are seen pseudomorphed Sphalerite crystals by yellow Chalcopyrite. In excellent condition – some small nicks.

First grade Sphalerite!



twinned SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE pseudomorph after SPHALERITE

twinned SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE pseudomorph after SPHALERITE

twinned SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE pseudomorph after SPHALERITE

twinned SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE pseudomorph after SPHALERITE

twinned SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE pseudomorph after SPHALERITE

twinned SPHALERITE, CHALCOPYRITE pseudomorph after SPHALERITE