Sphalerite Chalcopyrite Quartz Madan Metallic Ores Crystal Cluster Rocks and Minerals Mineral Specimen Madan Ore Fields Bulgaria

This beauty has quite a personality--it's a medium size but very dense cluster of rich brown sphalerite, with brassy crystals of golden chalcopyrite. Sphalerite is the lustrous dark brown mineral, and chalcopyrite is the brassy golden-yellow secondary mineral, and both are on a bed of quartz. This piece has a classic look for Madan Ore Fields! It would be a lovely crystal cluster for display, and would make a stunning addition to any specimen collection. Locality: Madan Ore Fields, Bulgaria Dimensions: contact me Weight: contact me Sphalerite is a zinc sulfide mineral that nearly always contains iron. As iron content increases, submetallic luster also increases--color ranges from golden brown to gunmetal. Iron pyrite is also known as fool's gold, for its similarities to gold. It is an iron sulfide mineral, and is an iron ore. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in earth’s crust, and forms beautiful crystals of all sizes. Healing Properties: Sphalerite is associated with vitality, physical energy, and grounding. Chalcopyrite is a stone of masculine, solar energy. Chalcopyrite is associated with finding lost objects and manifestation. *Though many gems and minerals have historical and cultural associations with healing properties, these items are sold for display, study, and collector interest only. Check out more crystals and specimens in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhenomenalGems?ref=si_shop