{"product_id":"galena-with-chalcopyrite-and-minor-sphalerite-madan-bulgaria","title":"Lustrous Primary Galena with Rare Octahedral Sphalerite – Madan, Bulgaria","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eOwn a quintessential piece of Bulgarian mineralogy with this heavy, sulfide-rich specimen from the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eMadan Ore Field\u003c\/strong\u003e. This 440g \"hand specimen\" is dominated by \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eprimary Galena\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing the classic weight and metallic brilliance the region is famous for.\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"tvtScc_1v,tvtScc_1w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=tvtScc_1u\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe large, lead-grey Galena crystals feature intricate \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003estep-growth\u003c\/strong\u003e patterns and sharp cubic faces. This primary mineral is beautifully accented by \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSphalerite\u003c\/strong\u003e displaying a rare and desirable \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eoctahedral habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. To complete the \"triple-sulfide\" association, vibrant splashes of brassy \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eChalcopyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e and a fine coating of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003egrey druzy quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e are nestled within the crystal crevices, adding a subtle golden shimmer to the monochromatic silver and black palette.\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"tvtScc_24,tvtScc_25\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=tvtScc_23\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e Galena w\/ Octahedral Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz (White \u0026amp; Grey Druzy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e9.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ex 7.9 x 4.3 cm (3.7 x 3.1 x 1.7 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e440 grams (0.97 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocality: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eMadan Ore Field, Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindat.org\/locentry-5989.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll Gatsby Gems specimens are hand-selected for scientific accuracy and aesthetic brilliance. Each piece includes a locality label and is professionally packaged for secure addition to your gallery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatsby Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53996071223571,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/0611\/0227\/files\/Galena_Bulgaria.jpg?v=1774976378","url":"https:\/\/gatsbygems.com\/products\/galena-with-chalcopyrite-and-minor-sphalerite-madan-bulgaria","provider":"Gatsby Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}