Quartz-after-Calcite with Pyrite
specimen number:
8039588
location:
Boldut mine, Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Sparkling micro crystals of sugary quartz having coated and replace previous scalenohedral crystals of calcite to 3.5 cm in length. The calcite crystals now completely gone and as seen in the video the bottom side hollow casts. In great condition, sparkling micro pyrite crystals accept the piece well. Classic material for this locality.
Size: 11.5 x 9.5 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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