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Berthierite

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Berthierite

Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Herja Mine, Chiuzbaia, Baia Mare, Maramureș County, Romania
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.4 × 3.7 × 2.6 cm
Description

Exceptional example of rare berthierite from Romania. This mineral is highly sought after and super high valued at the mineral market. This particular one is definitely a fantastic example for the species and locality. A cluster of metallically lustrous crystals with a fine visual appearence and a good size.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Berthierite

Formula: 
FeSb2S4
Strunz: 
2.HA.20
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
2.0 - 3.0
Type Locality: 
Chazelles-Haut (Chazelle), Mercoeur, Haute-Loire, Auvergne, France