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Calcite on Pyrrhotite, Sphalerite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

 
Calcite on Pyrrhotite, Sphalerite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

Calcite on Pyrrhotite, Sphalerite from Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania

DESCRIPTION:No. 22452
Mineral:Calcite on Pyrrhotite, Sphalerite
Locality:Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbanya), Maramures, Romania
Description:Large cluster of colorless calcite crystals up to 10 mm overgrown on thin, bladed pyrrhotite crystals up to 30 mm and black sphalerite. Label indicates plumosite is also present. Sensel purchased the specimen from H. Windisch in 1971 for $30. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL16
Overall Size:16x9x7 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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