Rhodochrosite with Sphalerite, Arsenopyrite, Pyrite after Pyrrhotite
specimen number:
1052297
location:
Trepca, Mitrovica, Kosovo
description:
Attractive combination piece from this famous locality with pseudo-hexagonal crystals of pyrrhotite measuring to 3.0 cm in height now replaced by crystalline pyrite and coated with microscopic crystals of arsenopyrite. These are coming off of a sphalerite crystal matrix, scattered throughout are attractive pink crystals of rhodochrosite. In good condition all around with very minimal damage present.
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