Quartz-after-Calcite with Pyrite
specimen number:
80311717
location:
Boldut mine, Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Glistening crystals of quartz replacing previous scalenohedral crystals of calcite to almost 5.0 cm in height. If you turn this over the calcite crystals are completely gone leaving hollow casts. Sprinkled throughout with micro crystals of pyrite, in great condition. Classic material for this locality.
Size: 21.0 x 17.0 x 6.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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