Calcite with Quartz, Sphalerite
specimen number:
1352186
location:
Trepca, Kosovo
description:
Prismatic crystals of colorless calcite measuring to 3.0 cm in height coming off a crystallized quartz matrix with sphalerite. Pyrite present as well. Very slight damage is present, this still in nice condition. The calcite crystals are fluorescent red under longwave ultraviolet light. The specimen comes with a previous label as shown at the end of the video. This dates the piece to 1969.
Size: 9.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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