Sphalerite with Pyrite after Pyrrhotite
specimen number:
1052378
location:
Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite measuring to 2.8 cm in size across the top of a massive sphalerite matrix. Crystallized pyrite replacing previous pyrrhotite crystals are scattered throughout, as well as minor quartz. Some damage present as seen. The sphalerite crystals show slight translucency.
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