Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 6 cm - Width: 13 cm- 2.3 kg - (3)

Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 6 cm - Width: 13 cm- 2.3 kg - (3) #1.0
Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 6 cm - Width: 13 cm- 2.3 kg - (3) #1.0
Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 6 cm - Width: 13 cm- 2.3 kg - (3) #2.1
Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 6 cm - Width: 13 cm- 2.3 kg - (3) #3.2
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Sphalerite with Quartz and Pyrite on matrix from Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania; a 2.3 kg cabinet specimen measuring 13 x 10 x 6 cm.

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Sphalerite with Quartz and Pyrite - Baia Mare, Romania

Beautiful and highly detailed mineral specimen featuring lustrous black Sphalerite crystals overlaid with an intricate carpet of white prismatic Quartz crystals and sparkling golden Pyrite highlights.

The sharp visual contrast between the dark sphalerite base, brilliant white quartz spray, and metallic pyrite gives this piece exceptional aesthetic balance. A heavy and display-ready 2.3 kg cabinet specimen from the historic, closed mining area of Baia Mare.

- Main mineral: Sphalerite
- Associated minerals: Quartz, Pyrite
- Locality: Baia Mare mining district, Maramureș, Romania
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 x approx. 6 cm
- Weight: 2.3 kg

Natural, untreated specimen. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.

Sphalerite with Quartz and Pyrite - Baia Mare, Romania

Beautiful and highly detailed mineral specimen featuring lustrous black Sphalerite crystals overlaid with an intricate carpet of white prismatic Quartz crystals and sparkling golden Pyrite highlights.

The sharp visual contrast between the dark sphalerite base, brilliant white quartz spray, and metallic pyrite gives this piece exceptional aesthetic balance. A heavy and display-ready 2.3 kg cabinet specimen from the historic, closed mining area of Baia Mare.

- Main mineral: Sphalerite
- Associated minerals: Quartz, Pyrite
- Locality: Baia Mare mining district, Maramureș, Romania
- Dimensions: 13 x 10 x approx. 6 cm
- Weight: 2.3 kg

Natural, untreated specimen. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.

Details

Number of objects
3
Main mineral
Sphalerite
Mineral form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
2.3 kg
Origin (region/city)
Baia Mare, Maramureș County
Country of origin
Romania
Height
6 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
10 cm
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