Exceptional large multi-mineral collector's specimen from Madan, Bulgaria, with galena, sphalerite, rock crystal / quartz, and chalcopyrite.

With a weight of approx. 487 g and dimensions of about 120 × 80 × 60 mm, this is a very impressive, complexly structured specimen from one of Europe's classic ore districts.

The specimen is densely crystallized all around and exhibits an extremely varied surface. Dark, metallic-lustrous galena and sphalerite crystals form the striking base structure. Interspersed are numerous white to colorless, partly fine acicular quartz crystals that cover large areas like a fine crystal lawn.

Additional accents are provided by gold to brass-colored chalcopyrite crystals, which appear repeatedly between the dark ore minerals and the bright quartz.

Particularly attractive is the strong contrast between:
• silver-gray to dark metallic galena
• black to dark brown sphalerite
• white to colorless rock crystal / quartz
• gold-colored chalcopyrite

The specimen features numerous cavities, clearly visible crystals, small crystal nests, and various growth zones. This gives it a highly three-dimensional appearance and reveals new details from almost every angle.

Madan in Bulgaria is internationally known for classic ore mineral specimens featuring galena, sphalerite, quartz, and chalcopyrite. This specimen displays precisely this typical, high-contrast mineral assemblage in a particularly dense and decorative form.

Details:
• Locality: Madan, Bulgaria
• Minerals: Galena, sphalerite, quartz / rock crystal, chalcopyrite
• Weight: approx. 487 g
• Size: approx. 120 × 80 × 60 mm
• large cabinet/museum specimen
• numerous clearly visible crystals
• highly three-dimensional structure
• natural unique piece

An exceptionally beautiful Madan specimen with high crystal density, strong color and surface contrast, and classic ore specimen aesthetics.

You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photos.