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Quartz Chlorite Calcite Chalcopyrite & Galena

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Quartz Chlorite Calcite Chalcopyrite & Galena

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Description
Locality: 
Borieva Mine, Madan, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.3 × 7 × 5.8 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.00cm
Weight: 
510.00gr
Description

On a matrix of galena crystals of spectacular luster, in which chalcopyrite crystals are intertwined, a beautiful combination of calcite crystals that react to ultraviolet light and quartz crystals can be seen dotted with chlorite crystals. In short, a beautiful specimen from the Madán mining area.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

Chlorite

Synonym Of: 

Chlorite Group

Group Parent: 
Chlorite
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
2 - 2.5
Colour: 
Green, Grey, Brown
Streak: 
colourless

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

Chalcopyrite

Formula: 
CuFeS2
Strunz: 
2.CB.10a
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

Galena

Formula: 
PbS
Strunz: 
2.CD.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5
Colour: 
Lead-grey
Streak: 
Lead-grey

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