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Ferberite with Pyrite
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An excellent aesthetically arranged cluster of lustrous black ferberite crystals with little attached matrix. Chalcopyrite and pyrite are present. This is in very good condition all around. Very large crystals for the species at this locality.
Baia Sprie, historically known by the Hungarian name Felsobanya, was first officially documented in 1329 and developed into a major medieval mining center for gold, silver, and base metals under Hungarian and Habsburg administration. Large-scale underground and surface mining operations continued for centuries until the active commercial exploitation of its metal deposits ceased in 2007. Geologically, the area is situated within the Neogene volcanic chain of the Gutai Mountains in the Baia Mare metallogenic district. The local geology is characterized by complex Neogene volcanic structures cutting through sedimentary and metamorphic basement rocks, hosting world-renowned hydrothermal vein systems rich in diverse polymetallic sulfide and precious metal mineral assemblages.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 5.0 x 2.5 cm
Listed on08/10/2026
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Baia Sprie
SKU2312393
Current owner
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brilliant metallic luster, perfect cubes, and golden color; collectors prize affordable pieces to top specimens, with Navajún and Huanzala localities.Regional guide
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