No. 98791045

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Dolomite crystals on Quartz matrix with Limonite coating Specimen - Height: 15 cm - Width: 11 cm- 551 g
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Dolomite crystals on Quartz matrix with Limonite coating Specimen - Height: 15 cm - Width: 11 cm- 551 g

Dolomite crystals on Quartz matrix with Limonite coating from Cavnic Mine, Maramureș County, Romania. A truly aesthetic specimen featuring pearly dolomite crystals beautifully arranged on a base of lustrous quartz matrix, delicately highlighted by a warm limonite coating from the famous Cavnic Mine in Maramureș County, Romania. The graceful dolomite rhombs contrast against the clear and tapering quartz crystals, while the natural limonite adds earthy gold tones and textural warmth to the overall composition. Cavnic Mine is internationally celebrated for its distinctive mineral associations and collector-quality specimens. This piece exemplifies the locality’s mineralogical charm, offering both classic crystallization and exceptional visual harmony. With the mine now permanently closed, well-documented specimens such as this have become sought-after treasures among collectors of European minerals. The Cavnic Mine in Maramureș County, Romania has not been operating since 2008, when all mines in the area were closed, the adits were sealed, and external infrastructure was demolished or is in the process of demolition.

No. 98791045

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Dolomite crystals on Quartz matrix with Limonite coating Specimen - Height: 15 cm - Width: 11 cm- 551 g

Dolomite crystals on Quartz matrix with Limonite coating Specimen - Height: 15 cm - Width: 11 cm- 551 g

Dolomite crystals on Quartz matrix with Limonite coating from Cavnic Mine, Maramureș County, Romania.

A truly aesthetic specimen featuring pearly dolomite crystals beautifully arranged on a base of lustrous quartz matrix, delicately highlighted by a warm limonite coating from the famous Cavnic Mine in Maramureș County, Romania. The graceful dolomite rhombs contrast against the clear and tapering quartz crystals, while the natural limonite adds earthy gold tones and textural warmth to the overall composition.

Cavnic Mine is internationally celebrated for its distinctive mineral associations and collector-quality specimens. This piece exemplifies the locality’s mineralogical charm, offering both classic crystallization and exceptional visual harmony. With the mine now permanently closed, well-documented specimens such as this have become sought-after treasures among collectors of European minerals.

The Cavnic Mine in Maramureș County, Romania has not been operating since 2008, when all mines in the area were closed, the adits were sealed, and external infrastructure was demolished or is in the process of demolition.

Final bid
€ 74
Antonio Rapisarda
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Estimate  € 140 - € 170

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