Quartz after Calcite with Pyrite
specimen number:
8033062
location:
Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Sparkling micro crystallized quartz replacing previous scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 4.0 cm in height. Sprinkled throughout with small micro pyrite crystals. Hollow casting evident on the backside of the piece, this is classic pseudomorph material for this mining district.
Size: 18.5 x 12.0 x 6.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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