Galena with Sphalerite, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite, Quartz
specimen number:
1653838
location:
9th September Mine, Madan, Bulgaria
description:
Bright lustrous metallic sharp crystals of galena measuring to 1.7 cm on edge across the front of a crystallized quartz matrix with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite and golden chalcopyrite. In good condition. Some of the pyrite crystals appear to be replacing crystals of pyrrhotite.
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