SPHALERITE, epitaxial CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ


Specimen: #18357
Locality: Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 71mm x 49mm x 39mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Beautiful specimen of Sphalerite crystals decorated with Chalcopyrite from the famous Madan ore field, Bulgaria. It displays black Sphalerites crystals up to 18mm with strong luster and complex structure. They have perfect, sharp octahedral shape. Many faces are colored in yellow by epitaxial Chalcopyrite replacement. The Sphalerites form an excellent focal point at the top. The base is formed by transparent Quartz crystals which enriches the display. In excellent condition – some small nicks.

Outstanding!



SPHALERITE, epitaxial CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

SPHALERITE, epitaxial CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

SPHALERITE, epitaxial CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

SPHALERITE, epitaxial CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

SPHALERITE, epitaxial CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ

SPHALERITE, epitaxial CHALCOPYRITE, QUARTZ