Calcite with Boulangerite, Sphalerite, Pyrite, Quartz
specimen number:
1501727
location:
Trepca, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
description:
Very neat and attractive large cabinet combination piece for this classic mining district. A chain of black lustrous pearly calcite crystals to 1.2 cm in size runs down one side of this mound shaped 24.0 x 21.0 x 7.0 cm quartz crystal coated matrix. Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite are present throughout, these to 1.0 cm and showing twinning. Minor pyrite scattered throughout as well. Boulangerite is present, as inclusions within the calcite, and also as wispy acicular crystals scattered throughout the matrix. This is in very fine condition. Quite neat. Shipping weight: 9 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 24.0 x 21.0 x 7.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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