Galena & Sphalerite (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences)

Item Description

Splendent, sharp metallic-gray galena cubes and cuboctahedrons richly and attractively cover the matrix on this exceptional and aesthetic combination from Madan. The striking stepped cube at the top is 1.8 x 1.3 cm. Cubes dominate the right side and unusual, striking interpenetrating cuboctahedrons dominate the left side! A 3.3 cm field of sparkly, sharp, jet-black sphalerite crystals on the lower right plus scattered contrasting siderites on the fringes adds pizzazz to this very fine and pristine combination. Ex Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (you know this is a good one) and Wouter Van Tichelen Collections. Classic and outstanding combination material from the 9th of September Mine. Valued at $750-900.