Kermesite

Rich specimen of dark red, radial aggregates of kermesite resting on matrix covered by tan crystalline calcite and minor radial stibnite from the Kolársky vrch antimony deposit near Pezinok, Slovakia. Size of specimen is 8 x 8 cm with the main kermesite aggregate reaching 5 cm. Collected in early 1970s. My collection.

Photographed by László Kupi/Fine mineral photography.