Sphalerite with Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
3332098
location:
Boldut mine, Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description: Bright lustrous sharp twin crystal grouping of sphalerite almost 4.0 cm in height on matrix with snow white scalenohedral calcite crystals to 1.0 cm and minor quartz and chalcopyrite. We slight micro-chipping along the left edge, still in very fine condition I think. Excellent for the species from this mining district.
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