Sphalerite with Pyrite after Pyrrhotite
specimen number:
8039909
location:
Herja mine, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite measuring to 3.0 cm across and showing twinning, these covering the top of a massive sphalerite plate and hosting thin platy crystals of pyrrhotite to 5.0 cm in size be replaced by pyrite. In very good condition.
Size: 11.0 x 7.0 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
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