{"product_id":"tabular-galena-osikovo-madan-cabinet-specimen","title":"Galena with preferential Quartz druzy, Pyrite \u0026 Sphalerite (XL cabinet size)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb \u003cstrong\u003eextra‑large cabinet specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e of rare \u003cstrong\u003etabular Galena\u003c\/strong\u003e from the historic \u003cstrong\u003eOsikovo deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Bulgaria. Mined over 40 years ago, this piece remained in the personal collection of its discoverer, \u003cstrong\u003eSevdalin Bashev\u003c\/strong\u003e, until acquired in late 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Galena forms bright, silvery‑metallic \u003cstrong\u003etabular crystals up to 2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, each selectively coated with fine \u003cstrong\u003eQuartz druzy\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearly showing the specimen’s original pocket orientation. A quartz‑covered \u003cstrong\u003ecalcite crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, brassy \u003cstrong\u003epyrite outcrops\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a sparkling \u003cstrong\u003esphalerite matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the piece, giving it exceptional visual presence and making it a standout addition to any advanced collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen was \u003cstrong\u003efeatured on Mindat.org\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its significance and provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mindat.org\/article.php\/5366\/The+London+Gem+%26+Mineral+Show+UK+2025\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mindat.org\/article.php\/5366\/The+London+Gem+%26+Mineral+Show+UK+2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eOsikovo deposit, Septemvri Mine, Madan Municipality, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria\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;\"\u003e32cm x 26cm x 7.5 cm at widest points (approximately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9.305kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/b\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":56683469537657,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/2818\/7063\/files\/20260214_101222copy2.jpg?v=1771359927","url":"https:\/\/agatebands.co.uk\/products\/tabular-galena-osikovo-madan-cabinet-specimen","provider":"Agate Bands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}