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Sphalerite from Cavnic, Maramureș County, Romania

$550.00

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Neat antique specimen from this famous Romanian mining district. Metallic lustrous crystals of tetrahedrite measuring to 1.5 cm in size are scattered across the top of a crystallized sphalerite, dolomite, pyrite matrix. In good condition. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video and dates to the very early 20th century.

Product details

SpeciesSphaleriteTetrahedritePyrite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 x 8.0 x 2.5 cm
Listed on07/16/2026
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Cavnic
SKU1052273
Current owner
WM
Weinrich MineralsFeatured
3,388 for sale·9 sold

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Sphalerite
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a spectrum of colors and crystal forms, resinous to adamantine luster, gemmy on matrix; prized by collectors for iconic localities and displays.
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Sphalerite from Cavnic
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Cavnic
Cavnic, Romania — storied European locality for rhodochrosite and varied parageneses (chalcopyrite on sphalerite, baryte, quartz), highly valued by collectors.