Sphalerite Crystal on matrix - Width: 16 cm- 2 kg - (3)

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Sphalerite on matrix crystals with quartz and pyrite from Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania; weight 2 kg; dimensions about 16 × 10 × 8 cm.

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Sphalerite with Quartz and Pyrite - Baia Mare, Romania

Outstanding large cabinet mineral specimen featuring abundant, highly lustrous black Sphalerite crystals interwoven with dense clusters of needle-like white Quartz prisms and rich patches of golden Pyrite.

The high contrast between the jet-black sphalerite, pristine white quartz needles, and sparkling metallic pyrite gives this piece extraordinary visual presence and display quality from every angle. A heavy, impressive 2 kg showpiece from the famous closed mining district of Baia Mare.

Main mineral: Sphalerite
Associated minerals: Quartz, Pyrite
Locality: Baia Mare mining district, Maramureș, Romania
Dimensions: 16x10x approx. 8 cm
Weight: 2 kg

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

Sphalerite with Quartz and Pyrite - Baia Mare, Romania

Outstanding large cabinet mineral specimen featuring abundant, highly lustrous black Sphalerite crystals interwoven with dense clusters of needle-like white Quartz prisms and rich patches of golden Pyrite.

The high contrast between the jet-black sphalerite, pristine white quartz needles, and sparkling metallic pyrite gives this piece extraordinary visual presence and display quality from every angle. A heavy, impressive 2 kg showpiece from the famous closed mining district of Baia Mare.

Main mineral: Sphalerite
Associated minerals: Quartz, Pyrite
Locality: Baia Mare mining district, Maramureș, Romania
Dimensions: 16x10x approx. 8 cm
Weight: 2 kg

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

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Number of objects
3
Main mineral
Sphalerite
Mineral form
Crystal on matrix
Weight
2 kg
Origin (region/city)
Baia Mare, Maramureș County
Country of origin
Romania
Width
16 cm
Depth
10 cm
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