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Pyrrhotite with Sphalerite on Quartz

Matthew Parshchikov
Matthew Parshchikov
Cologne, Germany
2 for sale·Member since 2025

Isolated dark brass-colored pyrrhotite crystals with super lustrous sphalerite on white quartz matrix covered with matte quartz sprays and clusters.

Product details

Species
Pyrrhotite, Quartz, SphaleriteAbout Pyrrhotite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.3 x 5.9 x 2.8 cm
Added on06/27/2026
Locality
Russia, Primorsky Krai, Nikolaevskiy MineRegional guide →

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Mineral guide
Learn about Pyrrhotite
bronze to coppery luster with mirror hex plates, magnetism varies with composition, and strong collecting value across classic and modern sites.
Pyrrhotite
Regional guide
Pyrrhotite from Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal’negorsk, Russia
from Nikolaevskiy Mine, Dal’negorsk, Russia — brassy luster with sharp pseudohex plates, notable Dal’negorsk specimens, collector-scale crystals.