Sphalerite Crystals on matrix- 0.5 kg - (1)

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Sphalerite on matrix with Quartz and Pyrite from Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania; weight 0.5 kg; 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: 12x 9 x 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: 12x 9 x approx. 4–5 cm
Weight: 0.6 kg

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

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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Sphalerite
Mineral form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
0.5 kg
Origin (region/city)
Baia Mare, Maramureș County
Country of origin
Romania
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Object sold
Private

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