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Wurtzite

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Locality: 
Gyöngyösoroszi, Mátra Mountains, Heves County, Hungary
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.7 × 4.5 × 2.3 cm
Weight: 
68.00gr
Description

A sadly now very rare locality example of massive dark brown wurtzite matrix with minor galena and chalcopyrite. There are small wurtzite crystals present across the specimen in small cavities and at the edges. The specimen dates back to the 70's/80's period and was part of the late Harry J Foy's colelction.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Wurtzite

Formula: 
(Zn,Fe)S
Strunz: 
2.CB.45
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
Brown
Type Locality: 
San José Mine, Oruro City, Cercado Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia

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