Calcite from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania - image 1
Photo by Niels Brouwer

Calcite from Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania

Yin and yang - a wonderful thumbnail specimen of these striking Romanian calcites, instantly recognisable for their sharp contrast between the dark half of the crystal coloured by boulangerite, and the white half without any inclusions.

Product details

SpeciesCalciteBoulangerite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.7 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm
Added on10/15/2026
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Herja Mine
Current owner
Niels Brouwer
Niels Brouwer
Arnhem, Netherlands
Acquired
Mar 2026
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Tim BaaijNot disclosed

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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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Calcite from Herja Mine
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Herja Mine
Herja Mine, Romania — Baia Mare district locality famous for stibnite sprays, black calcite, semseyite rosettes, and sulfosalt-rich vugs, a collector's classic.