Calcite Specimen - Height: 14 cm - Width: 6 cm- 724 g
05
days
14
hours
29
minutes
42
seconds
 | €1 |
|---|
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 138947 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Calcite specimen from the Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
White Calcite from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania.
An elegant mineral specimen of white calcite from the historic Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania. The specimen features well-formed calcite crystals with a clean, bright appearance, showcasing the classic rhombohedral crystal habits characteristic of this renowned Romanian locality.
The delicate white calcite crystals display attractive lustre and form, creating a refined and aesthetic specimen. Herja Mine is internationally recognized among mineral collectors for its exceptional sulphide and carbonate mineral associations, producing outstanding specimens of calcite, stibnite, bournonite, galena, and other minerals.
This specimen represents the geological richness of the Maramureș mining district and the remarkable crystallization processes that formed the mineral veins of the historic Herja deposit.
A classic Romanian calcite specimen combining elegance, crystal quality, and provenance from one of Europe’s most celebrated mineral localities.
The Herja Mine in Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania stopped operating permanently in 2005 along with all major mines in the region. After closure, the workings were left without maintenance and have since been reclaimed by nature.
Seller's Story
Based in Switzerland, as a private seller I'm offering a handpicked selection of fine quality international minerals, with a special focus on distinctive specimens that spark curiosity and reflection. With over 50 years of collecting experience, my passion lies in the awe-inspiring processes of nature that create such intricate and beautiful forms. I offer collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to own some of the rarest and most beautiful minerals in the world. Each mineral and crystal presented is not only a testament to geological artistry but also an enduring source of wonder — a piece of natural beauty to be admired and contemplated at home.
White Calcite from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania.
An elegant mineral specimen of white calcite from the historic Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania. The specimen features well-formed calcite crystals with a clean, bright appearance, showcasing the classic rhombohedral crystal habits characteristic of this renowned Romanian locality.
The delicate white calcite crystals display attractive lustre and form, creating a refined and aesthetic specimen. Herja Mine is internationally recognized among mineral collectors for its exceptional sulphide and carbonate mineral associations, producing outstanding specimens of calcite, stibnite, bournonite, galena, and other minerals.
This specimen represents the geological richness of the Maramureș mining district and the remarkable crystallization processes that formed the mineral veins of the historic Herja deposit.
A classic Romanian calcite specimen combining elegance, crystal quality, and provenance from one of Europe’s most celebrated mineral localities.
The Herja Mine in Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania stopped operating permanently in 2005 along with all major mines in the region. After closure, the workings were left without maintenance and have since been reclaimed by nature.
Seller's Story
Based in Switzerland, as a private seller I'm offering a handpicked selection of fine quality international minerals, with a special focus on distinctive specimens that spark curiosity and reflection. With over 50 years of collecting experience, my passion lies in the awe-inspiring processes of nature that create such intricate and beautiful forms. I offer collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to own some of the rarest and most beautiful minerals in the world. Each mineral and crystal presented is not only a testament to geological artistry but also an enduring source of wonder — a piece of natural beauty to be admired and contemplated at home.
Details
Main mineral
Calcite
Mineral form
Specimen
Weight
724 g
Origin (region/city)
Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County
Country of origin
Romania
Height
14 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Sold by
