Chalcopyrite with minor Galena and Quartz Specimen - Height: 10.5 cm - Width: 7.5 cm- 453 g

Chalcopyrite with minor Galena and Quartz from Cavnic Mine, Maramureș County, Romania.

A striking specimen featuring lustrous, golden-yellow chalcopyrite crystals accented with minor galena and clear quartz, sourced from the famed Cavnic Mine, Maramureș County, Romania. This locality is renowned for producing aesthetic combinations of sulfide and silicate minerals. The chalcopyrite displays a brilliant metallic luster with well-defined faces, complemented by the contrasting cubic galena and shimmering clusters of quartz.

The Cavnic Mine is celebrated worldwide for producing collector-grade mineral clusters characterized by excellent crystallization and aesthetic associations. With the mine now closed, pieces like this embody the historical significance and mineralogical prestige of Maramureș County, making it a highly desirable addition for any discerning collector.

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.