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Pyrrhotite from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania
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Small crystals of metallic semseyite scattered across the top of a galena crystal matrix. Numerous pseudo-hexagonal crystals of pyrrhotite, these now replaced by pyrite, measuring to 0.5 cm in size are present as well. In good condition.The Herja Mine, historically known as Kisbanya and located in the Maramures County of Romania, is a legendary underground mining district with operations dating back to medieval times and expanding heavily through the 19th and 20th centuries. Geologically, the deposit is situated within the Neogene volcanic arc of the Inner Carpathians, featuring complex hydrothermal vein systems hosted in volcanic and sedimentary rocks driven by extensive magmatic activity. Mineralogically, Herja is world-famous among collectors and museums for producing some of the finest epithermal ore specimens ever found, most notably brilliant, razor-sharp crystals of stibnite, berthierite, quartz, and various sulfides that display exceptional crystal size and metallic luster.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 5.0 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/07/2026
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Herja Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
- Price paid
- $45.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Pyrrhotite
bronze lustre sulfide with sharp hex plates and magnetism; prized by collectors for dramatic aesthetics, notable localities, and care tips.Regional guide
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