skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ


Specimen: #18262
Locality: 9th Septemvri mine (Deveti Septemvri mine), Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 73mm x 71mm x 45mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Exceptional top specimen of skeletal Galena from 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. It displays very attractive stepped growth, forming gorgeous terraced structures on all faces. The Galena cubes up to 21mm are strongly matt lustrous and light reflective. They are well formed and have a sharp geometry. On the Galena are seen small Quartz crystals proving the natural origin of the skeletal structures. The base is black Sphalerite. It displays beautifully all over 360 degree. In excellent condition – some small nicks.

World grade quality skeletal Galena!
 



skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

skeletal GALENA, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ