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Sphalerite Calcite Arsenopyrite & Pyrite

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Sphalerite Calcite Arsenopyrite & Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Trepča, Mitrovica District, Kosovo
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.5 × 7.1 × 3.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.00cm
Description

A very rich group of sphalerite crystals, showing well defined faces and edges, but complex and remarkable twins. Excellent luster and intense black color. Partially covered by calcite. It is accompanied by pyrite after pyrrhotite and arsenopyrite. A specimen very equilibrated and with a great aesthetics.
Trepča Stan Terg Mine

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Sphalerite

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

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

Arsenopyrite

Formula: 
FeAsS
Strunz: 
2.EB.20
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0

Pyrite

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