Pyrite ps. Pyrrhotite, Sphalerite: Trepča complex, Mitrovica District, Kosovo

Description

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Species: Pyrite ps. Pyrrhotite, Sphalerite, Quartz

Locality: Trepča complex, Trepča valley, Mitrovica, Mitrovica District, Kosovo

Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.0 x 3.4 cm.

The famous Trepca Mining District, a world-class locality for numerous sulfide and gangue minerals, has recently started producing fine specimens again. This specimen features a very well-formed large blocky hexagonal pyrite crystal psuedomorph after pyrrhotite, covered on top with sharp jet-black sphalerite crystals. The pyrite after pyrrhotite psuedomorphs from Trepca are the best in the world and this is an excellent and inexpensive example. A classic association for Trepca! Mark Cross photo.