No. 108005774

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Mineral Collection- 1841 g - (5)
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Mineral Collection- 1841 g - (5)

A beautiful collector's lot of five natural mineral specimens from the historic Maramureș mining district, Romania, featuring the renowned localities of Herja, Cavnic and Baia Sprie. The lot combines attractive mineral associations and excellent cabinet specimens: 1. Calcite on Siderite – Herja 209 g | approx. 7 × 8 cm White/translucent calcite crystals on a dark siderite-rich matrix, offering excellent natural contrast. 2. Quartz with Tetrahedrite – Cavnic 1,017 g | approx. 13 × 14 cm The largest specimen in the lot, with quartz associated with dark metallic tetrahedrite and mineralized matrix. 3. Rhodochrosite with Quartz & Pyrite – Cavnic 212 g | approx. 12 × 4 cm An attractive combination of rhodochrosite, quartz and pyrite from the classic Cavnic locality. 4. Limonite on Calcite & Pyrite – Herja 215 g | approx. 8 × 6 cm A strongly textured specimen with brown-golden limonite, calcite and pyrite. 5. Calcite on Quartz – Baia Sprie 188 g | approx. 11 × 8 cm A pleasing natural specimen combining light-coloured calcite with quartz-rich matrix. Total weight: approx. 1,841 g. The Maramureș district is one of Romania's classic historic mining regions, renowned for its polymetallic mineralization and diverse mineral associations. The inclusion of material from Herja, Cavnic and Baia Sprie makes this a representative selection of classic Romanian mineralogy. Natural specimens, unpolished and presented in their original form. Minor natural contacts or imperfections may be present. Please refer to the photographs for condition and appearance.

No. 108005774

No longer available
Mineral Collection- 1841 g - (5)

Mineral Collection- 1841 g - (5)

A beautiful collector's lot of five natural mineral specimens from the historic Maramureș mining district, Romania, featuring the renowned localities of Herja, Cavnic and Baia Sprie.
The lot combines attractive mineral associations and excellent cabinet specimens:
1. Calcite on Siderite – Herja
209 g | approx. 7 × 8 cm
White/translucent calcite crystals on a dark siderite-rich matrix, offering excellent natural contrast.
2. Quartz with Tetrahedrite – Cavnic
1,017 g | approx. 13 × 14 cm
The largest specimen in the lot, with quartz associated with dark metallic tetrahedrite and mineralized matrix.
3. Rhodochrosite with Quartz & Pyrite – Cavnic
212 g | approx. 12 × 4 cm
An attractive combination of rhodochrosite, quartz and pyrite from the classic Cavnic locality.
4. Limonite on Calcite & Pyrite – Herja
215 g | approx. 8 × 6 cm
A strongly textured specimen with brown-golden limonite, calcite and pyrite.
5. Calcite on Quartz – Baia Sprie
188 g | approx. 11 × 8 cm
A pleasing natural specimen combining light-coloured calcite with quartz-rich matrix.
Total weight: approx. 1,841 g.
The Maramureș district is one of Romania's classic historic mining regions, renowned for its polymetallic mineralization and diverse mineral associations. The inclusion of material from Herja, Cavnic and Baia Sprie makes this a representative selection of classic Romanian mineralogy.
Natural specimens, unpolished and presented in their original form. Minor natural contacts or imperfections may be present. Please refer to the photographs for condition and appearance.

Bidding closed
Yoan Beckaert
Expert
Estimate  € 250 - € 280

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