Galena with Sphalerite
specimen number:
1501720
location:
Borieva mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
description:
Extremely bright and lustrous large cubic crystals of galena forming a 13.0 x 9.0 x 5.0 cm cluster. Minor black sphalerite present as well. Very pronounced octahedral faces, this is quite showy and in excellent condition. Superb example for the species. Shipping weight: 4.63 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 13.0 x 9.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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