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Marmatite With Manganoan Calcite

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Marmatite With Manganoan Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Trepča, Mitrovica District, Kosovo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.5 × 6.5 × 4.9 cm
Weight: 
290.00gr
Description

Fine thick cluster of lustrous back sphalerite of the marmatite variety, richly covered by an aggregate of euhedral pinkish manganoan calcite. Famous super classic locality, recently reopened, that has provided some beautiful samples. Acquired in 11/10/1984 to J.Tavernier. Ex Gustaaf collection #235, with his handwritten label.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Marmatite

Variety Of: 

Sphalerite

Formula: 
ZnS
Strunz: 
2.CB.05a
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Formula: 
(Zn,Fe)S
Hardness: 
0.0
Colour: 
Black

Manganoan Calcite

Variety Of: 

Calcite

Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Hardness: 
3.0
Formula: 
(Ca,Mn)CO3
Hardness: 
0.0

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