Calcite with Pyrrhotite, Pyrite, Sphalerite - image 1
Calcite with Pyrrhotite, Pyrite, Sphalerite - image 2
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Calcite with Pyrrhotite, Pyrite, Sphalerite

Unknown Owner
Colorless crystals of calcite partially covering a sphalerite crystal matrix with bladed crystals of metallic pyrrhotite. In good condition with just slight damage present to some of the calcite crystals. The calcite crystals glow red under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Sphalerite, Pyrrhotite, PyriteAbout Calcite →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.0 x 10.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on07/24/2025
Locality
Kosovo, Mitrovica District, Trepča Stari Trg Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$320.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Trepča Stari Trg Mine
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