Tetrahedrite with Pyrite after Pyrrhotite, Quartz, Calcite
specimen number:
80311783
location:
Boldut mine, Cavnic, Maramures Co., Romania
description:
Sparkling colorless crystal groupings of calcite to 3.0 cm in diameter across the top of this crystallized quartz matrix. Large platy crystals of what were once pyrrhotite to a 9.0 cm across our now replaced by crystallized pyrite and then coated by metallic sparkling micro crystals of tetrahedrite. Interesting specimen both attractive and in great condition.
Size: 18.0 x 13.0 x 9.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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