$490Median
3487Sold (12 mo)
$125Last sale
Pyrrhotite with Quartz
- Free shipping
- Seller offers an extended return window of up to 14 days
Ships from USA
Large sharp pseudo-hexagonal crystals of pyrrhotite measuring to 4.0 cm in size across the top of matrix with quartz. Excellent example for the species from the locality, in great condition. These are likely in the process of being replaced by crystalline pyrite.The Herja Mine, located in Maramures County, Romania, is a historic underground mining site with centuries of activity focused on base and precious metal extraction. Geologically, the deposit is situated within the Neogene volcanic belt of the Eastern Carpathians, where complex hydrothermal veins cutting through sedimentary and volcanic host rocks formed rich epithermal orebodies. The mineralizing solutions deposited significant quantities of lead, zinc, and copper sulfides alongside gangue minerals. The underground stopes and vein systems are internationally renowned among mineral collectors for producing crystallized specimens, most notably large, well-formed groups of stibnite crystals associated with quartz, sphalerite, semseyite, fizelyite, etc.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz, Pyrrhotite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions22.0 x 10.0 x 6.5 cm
Listed on07/28/2026
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Herja Mine
SKU2312129
Current owner
WM
Weinrich MineralsFeatured
Learn more
Mineral guide
Learn about Quartz
a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
Comments