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2.3" Lustrous Galena Crystal Cluster- Bulgaria
This specimen contains an aggregation of metallic galena cubes that coats the superior portion of this specimen. A dusting of chlorite explains the green dust that seems to wrap itself around the base and sides of the mineral.
The Madan ore fields are located in the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria. This long stretch of mountain range in Southeastern Europe is home to a variety of incredible minerals, with sulfides being some of which show great variety in these mountains. One of these sulfides is gold ore, a mineral that is mined consistently from the Rhodopes, though is typically found containing relatively high amounts of cyanide. Because of this, there is an additional cyanide extraction process that takes place before the gold can be applicable for whatever use.
Other sulfides like galena, sphalerite, and chalcopyrite of all shapes and sizes, can be found throughout this mountain range.
Other sulfides like galena, sphalerite, and chalcopyrite of all shapes and sizes, can be found throughout this mountain range.
SPECIES
Galena
LOCATION
Borieva mine, Madan ore field, Bulgaria.
SIZE
2.3" long, 1.5" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#41751