Chalcopyrite with Pyrite replacing Pyrrhotite, Quartz
specimen number:
8039184
location:
Herja mine, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Platy crystal groupings of what were once pyrrhotite now replaced by pyrite measuring to 2.2 cm in size across the top of this matrix of crystallized quartz and chalcopyrite. Very minimal and sparse micro-chipping present. This is starting to decompose slightly.
Size: 14.0 x 11.5 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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