Sphalerite xx Pyrite xx

Special ore specimen with deep black, lustrous large sphalerite crystals

and golden shining pyrite xx

Sphalerite is an important zinc sulfide with the chemical formula (ZnFe2)S – the tetrahedral crystals show a typical striation

Place of discovery, several decades ago, Rodna Veche – Maramures – Carpathians – Romania

Weight: 1.6 kilogram

Dim.: 15 x 11 x 8 cm

Unfortunately the many golden shining Pyrite crystals are not to be seen well on the photos,

but the half step shines in real view GOLD COLORS