Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 5 cm - Width: 12 cm- 0.6 kg - (1)

Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 5 cm - Width: 12 cm- 0.6 kg - (1) #1.0
Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 5 cm - Width: 12 cm- 0.6 kg - (1) #1.0
Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 5 cm - Width: 12 cm- 0.6 kg - (1) #2.1
Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 5 cm - Width: 12 cm- 0.6 kg - (1) #3.2
Sphalerite Crystals on matrix - Height: 5 cm - Width: 12 cm- 0.6 kg - (1) #4.3
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Sphalerite with Quartz and Pyrite on matrix from Baia Mare, Maramureș, Romania; weight 0.6 kg; dimensions 12 × 9 cm with a height of about 4–5 cm; one specimen.

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Sphalerite with Quartz and Pyrite - Baia Mare, Romania

Highly aesthetic cabinet mineral specimen featuring clusters of needle-like white Quartz crystals growing over lustrous black Sphalerite crystals, accented with brilliant golden Pyrite.

The sharp contrast between the white quartz prisms, the deep jet-black sphalerite, and the sparkling metallic pyrite gives this piece excellent display quality. A classic multi-mineral combination piece from the historic closed mining district of Baia Mare.

- Main mineral: Sphalerite
- Associated minerals: Quartz, Pyrite
- Locality: Baia Mare mining district, Maramureș, Romania
- Dimensions: 12x9x approx. 4–5 cm
-Weight: 0.6 kg

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

Sphalerite with Quartz and Pyrite - Baia Mare, Romania

Highly aesthetic cabinet mineral specimen featuring clusters of needle-like white Quartz crystals growing over lustrous black Sphalerite crystals, accented with brilliant golden Pyrite.

The sharp contrast between the white quartz prisms, the deep jet-black sphalerite, and the sparkling metallic pyrite gives this piece excellent display quality. A classic multi-mineral combination piece from the historic closed mining district of Baia Mare.

- Main mineral: Sphalerite
- Associated minerals: Quartz, Pyrite
- Locality: Baia Mare mining district, Maramureș, Romania
- Dimensions: 12x9x approx. 4–5 cm
-Weight: 0.6 kg

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

Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Sphalerite
Mineral form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
0.6 kg
Origin (region/city)
Baia Mare, Maramureș County
Country of origin
Romania
Height
5 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
9 cm
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