{"product_id":"sphalerite-druzy-quartz-galena-bulgarian-floater-specimen","title":"Sphalerite with Druzy Quartz \u0026 Galena – Bulgarian Floater Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb \u003cstrong\u003efloater mineral specimen,\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring glossy \u003cstrong\u003eblack Sphalerite\u003c\/strong\u003e accented with \u003cstrong\u003esnow‑white druzy Quartz tufts\u003c\/strong\u003e, scattered \u003cstrong\u003eGalena\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChalcopyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e crystals throughout. The entire piece sits on a mixed \u003cstrong\u003eGalena and Chalcopyrite matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no point of attachment — a true floater, fully crystallised on all sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the dark Sphalerite and the bright Quartz creates exceptional visual impact, while the metallic sulphides add sparkle and colour variation. Under light, the specimen displays intricate crystal morphology and phenomenal lustre, making it a standout display piece for collectors of Bulgarian minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrushev Dol Mine, Madan, Bulgaria — one of the most renowned localities in the Madan ore district, famous for producing world‑class sulphide combinations including Sphalerite, Galena, Quartz, Pyrite, and Chalcopyrite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNatural Crystal Cluster, specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e15cm x 13cm x 9 cm at widest points (approximately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2.136kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe item pictured is the exact item you will receive. Please pay attention to the actual size given in the listing as the pictures are generally enlarged to show details. Colour may be a little different due to the colour calibration of each individual monitor or light levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Agate Bands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41092983488695,"sku":"2983488695","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/2818\/7063\/products\/20220219_085434copy.jpg?v=1685486873","url":"https:\/\/agatebands.co.uk\/products\/sphalerite-druzy-quartz-galena-bulgarian-floater-specimen","provider":"Agate Bands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}