Pyrite with Rhodochrosite, Calcite, and Arsenopyrite. Trepca Mine, Trepca complex, Mitrovica, Mitrovica District, K...

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Pyrite with Rhodochrosite, Calcite, and Arsenopyrite
Trepča Mine, Trepča complex, Mitrovica, Mitrovica District, Kosovo
24.8 x 23.6 x 15.1 cm (9.76 x 9.29 x 5.94 in)

This is a very hefty and striking cabinet-sized combination specimen, dominated by brassy-yellow Pyrite cubes scattered across a substantial mass of host rock. Nestled among the Pyrite are floral pink rosettes of Rhodochrosite, bright white drusy Calcite that highlights many of the elevated contours, and additional sulphides-including well-formed crystals of Arsenopyrite and Sphalerite. Together, these sharply defined minerals create an intricate, colorful, and highly textural display.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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