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Galena Rhodochrosite & Pyrite

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Galena Rhodochrosite & Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Trepča, Mitrovica District, Kosovo
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.2 × 4.3 × 3.5 cm
Description

Here is a good example of galena with several, lustrous crystals, mixed together to form this fine miniature. There are some interesting patterns on some faces and the minor rhodo/pyrite association adds character on this specimen!
 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Galena

Formula: 
PbS
Strunz: 
2.CD.10
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5
Colour: 
Lead-grey
Streak: 
Lead-grey

Rhodochrosite

Formula: 
MnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbánya), Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramureș Co., Romania

Pyrite

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

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