Sphalerite with Pyrite after Pyrrhotite, Quartz, Calcite
specimen number:
1502882
location:
Trepca, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
description:
The top side of this 18.0 x 11.0 x 4.0 cm matrix is beautifully scattered in covered with needlelike crystals of quartz and lustrous black twinned sphalerite crystals to over 2.0 cm in size. Brassy crystallized pyrite and pyrite after pyrrhotite present as well. Very minimal micro-chipping present, I think in very good condition overall. Nice large cabinet example for this famous locality. Shipping weight: 3.21 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 18.0 x 11.0 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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