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Spinel-twinned Galena and Quartz
- Krushev dol Mine, Madan, Rhodope Mts, Bulgaria
- Small Cabinet, 8.5 x 5.9 x 4.2 cm
- Start Time: 05/04/2009 8:20:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/14/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very showy and aesthetic combination specimen from recent finds in the famous Madan District of Bulgaria. This upright stunner consists of metallic-bright, spinel-twinned galena crystals to 2.6 cm nestled amongst a "forest" of water-clear quartz needles to 1.8 cm. An excellent, highly representative combo piece with extremely minimal bruising (especially for such nice quartzes!)from the Krushev dol Mine. As a bonus, there are a few bright brassy chalcopyrites intergrown. Comes with a custom-made lucite base, itself valued at $100. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON.