Rhodochrosite with Pyrite after Pyrrhotite, Calcite
specimen number:
5003008
location:
Stan Terg mine, Trepca, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
description:
Pink botryoidal crystallized rhodochrosite across the top of this matrix with bladed golden crystals of pyrite replacing pyrrhotite. Minor calcite present as well. The specimen is in good condition. The calcite crystals fluoresce a bright red under longwave ultraviolet light.
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