Sphalerite (Var: Marmatite), Calcite
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Beautifully splendent, jet-black and twinned sphalerite variety marmatite crystals enhanced by transparent, colorless, nail head calcite crystals make for a very aesthetic and showy specimen from Trepca, Serbia. The stunning large crystal is 3.0 cm and the piece was mined in 1980. Marmatite is an iron-rich variety of sphalerite.
Product details
SpeciesCalcite, Sphalerite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityKosovo
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not 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.Regional guide
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