Sphalerite from Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
DESCRIPTION: | No. 80375
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Mineral: | Sphalerite
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Locality: | Krushev Dol Mine, Madan District, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria |
Description: | Complex lustrous translucent yellow-black sphalerite crystals to 15 mm with minor colorless calcite microcrystals in crevices. The sphalerite crystals are repeatedly twinned, and exhibit yellow translucency when illuminated from the rear. Ex. Miller collection |
Overall Size: | 4.5x4.5x3 cm |
Crystals: | micro to 15 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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