Chalcostibite, Sphalerite, Dolomite, Galena
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Chalcostibite is a rare copper, antimony sulfosalt. This excellent and very showy, 3-dimensional cabinet combination piece from Cavnic, Romania features shiny, gray metallic blades and needles of chalcostibite clusters richly scattered on lustrous sphalerite crystals and associated with a rich, preferential coating of sparkly, light gray dolomite rhombs and a bit of galena. Chalcostibite was never common at Cavnic and this major discovery was made in 1990.
Product details
SpeciesGalena, Dolomite, Sphalerite, Chalcostibite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.3 x 6.7 x 6.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityRomania, Maramureș County, Boldut Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Galena
metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.Regional guide
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