Rhodope crystal

In 1984, Madan saw the opening of “Rhodope Crystal”, which is a museum collection of crystalline mineral samples extracted from the mines of the region over an extended period. The museum exhibits amount to approximately 600 items, and the museum itself is a member of the International Association of Mineralogical Museums. Many of the crystalline forms of Galena and Sphalerite are unique. The Sphalerite, whose name comes from the Greek word “Sfalera” meaning false, deceptive (because of its similarity to other minerals), is in several varieties. The museum has many rare varieties of Quartz – violet Amethyst, black morion and smoky Quartz. Some Agate, Chalcopyrite, Marmatite and other minerals included too.