Marcasite var. pseudomorph after Pyrrhotite with Sphalerite from Turț Mine (Ghezuri Mine), Turț, Satu Mare County, Romania. A superb and sharp pseudomorph of Marcasite after Pyrrhotite from Turț Mine (Ghezuri Mine), Turț, Satu Mare County, Romania. This specimen features well-formed, metallic marcasite crystals that have completely replaced the original pyrrhotite, faithfully preserving its distinctive crystal habits and striations. Such pseudomorphs from Turț are highly regarded for their lustrous, silvery surfaces and precise crystalline shapes, making them sought-after collector’s items. The locality is a historic Pb-Zn deposit in northwestern Romania, renowned for producing rare and aesthetic replacements of this kind. Attractive and well crystallized, this piece is an excellent example of the classic paragenesis from Turț, and would be a highlight in any fine mineral collection. Turț Mine is celebrated across Romania for producing remarkable replacement minerals, and these pseudomorphs are highly sought after for their rarity and scientific significance. This piece stands out for its crisp preservation of original pyrrhotite geometry and beautiful metallic sheen, making it a superb addition to any sophisticated collection of Romanian classics. The Turț Mine (Ghezuri Mine) in Satu Mare County, Romania was ordered to close permanently in 2007, following government directives for mine closures.