Barite on Sphalerite
specimen number:
2312014
location:
Turt Mine, Satu Mare Co., Romania
description: The Turt Mine, located in the Oas Mountains of Satu Mare County in northwestern Romania, is situated within a prolific metallogenic region associated with Neogene volcanism along the Inner Carpathians. The local geology is characterized by volcanic and subvolcanic structures where hydrothermal activity deposited complex polymetallic ore veins containing lead, zinc, and copper sulfides. Mining operations in the area date back generations to extract these base metals. The underground workings became well known among mineral collectors for producing fine specimens of galena, often associated with siderite, pyrite, and other sulfide minerals, before industrial extraction eventually ceased.
A good combination piece with lustrous mostly gemmy bladed crystals of barite measuring to 2.0 cm in size across the top of matrix with rounded lustrous crystal groupings of sphalerite. This is in great condition.
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Paul Siegel
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