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

Unknown Owner
Platy crystals of what were once pyrrhotite, these now replaced by crystallized pyrite, covering most of the top of matrix with crystallized black sphalerite. The matrix consists of crystallized calcite. This is in good condition with very minimal chipping present. The calcite is brightly fluorescent.

Product details

Species
Calcite, Sphalerite, Pyrrhotite, PyriteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 x 12.5 x 4.5 cm
Added on08/09/2025
Locality
Kosovo, Mitrovica District, Trepča Stari Trg Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$370.00
—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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