Sphalerite with Calcite and Chalcopyrite (1183)

Kosovo

LOCATION

Trepca, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo

SIZE

83 x 56 x 53 mm

DESCRIPTION

A very tri-dimensional, colorful composition of colors and minerals. The Sphalerite shows mirror-like luster and wonderful texture. A part of the specimen is covered with spherical aggregates of Calcite, which shows steps of light, beige and intense red color-tones. It is not red-brown, and there were no lighteffects for photography - it´s red like raspberries. In the middle to the right hand side several intense golden chalcopyrite crystals are attached, they give even more color and contrast to the piece. Bottom/part of the backside was on the rock, no significant damages to rport.

PRICE

sold