Arsenopyrite with Chalcopyrite, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite
specimen number:
8034725
location:
Trepca, Kosovo
description:
Semi lustrous metallic silver prismatic crystals of arsenopyrite to 1.5 cm in length coming off a matrix of large bladed platy pseudo-hexagonal crystals of pyrrhotite replaced by pyrite. Crystals of chalcopyrite measuring to 2.0 cm present as well. Micro-chipping on this is extremely sparse, overall this is in very good condition and sits perfectly by itself or display. Very neat specimen for the species and locality.
Size: 15.0 x 12.0 x 10.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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