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Sphalerite With Pyrrhotite Pyrite & Siderite

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Sphalerite With Pyrrhotite Pyrite & Siderite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Stan Terg Mine, Trepča, Mitrovica District, Kosovo
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9 × 7 × 2.5 cm
Description

Another specimen from a classic east-European locality. Jet-black lustrous sphalerite crystals,  framed by creamy-brown siderite crystals plus some good pyrite and a single pyrrhotite crystal.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

Pyrrhotite

Formula: 
Fe1-xS (x = 0 to 0.17)
Strunz: 
2.CC.10
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5

Siderite

Formula: 
FeCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

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