CALCITE, SIDERITE, QUARTZ and PYRRHOTITE – Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures, Romania

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A remarkable testimony to the mineralogical richness of the hydrothermal veins of the famous Herja mine in Baia, Romania. This large cabinet specimen features tri-mineral paragenesis and striking relief. On a dense mat of intensely shimmering gray-white microcrystalline quartz, large crystals of cream rhombohedral calcite have developed. The entire piece is beautifully decorated with a multitude of small globular rosettes of siderite in a bright orange color. On one of its flanks stands out a crystallized cluster of golden metallic pyrrhotite, offering a perfect contrast of textures and hues. An imposing piece, very aesthetic and highly representative of this historic site in Eastern Europe now permanently closed.

Herja Mine, Baia Mare, Maramures, Romania

14,70 x 7,90 x 4,60 cm

680 grams

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