Galena-after-Pyrrhotite with Sphalerite, Pyrite
specimen number:
3261055
location:
Herja mine, Maramures, Romania
description:
Very fine pseudomorph from this classic locality with a large pseudo-hexagonal prismatic what was once terminated pyrrhotite crystal now replaced completely by crystallized octahedral lustrous galena crystals averaging 0.3 cm in size. This set on a crystallized sphalerite matrix with minor pyrite. In great condition all around.
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