Pyrrhotite with Sphalerite, Calcite, Pyrite
specimen number:
8031773
location:
Trepca, Kosovo
description:
Thin platy crystals of pyrrhotite in a cluster 3.5 cm across at the top of a mounted matrix of pinkish crystallized calcite with lustrous black sphalerite crystals to 1.5 cm. Minor pyrite present as well, and likely pyrite is replacing the pyrrhotite crystals. In very good condition.
Size: 11.5 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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