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Sofiya Mine, Nikitovka Deposit, Novyy Donbass, Gorlovka, Donets'k Oblast' (Donetsk Oblast'), Ukraine

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Cinnabar : HgS

Sofiya Mine, Nikitovka Deposit, Novyy Donbass, Gorlovka, Donets'k Oblast' (Donetsk Oblast'), Ukraine

On a matrix of druzy white quartz, brick red, matte luster, penetration twins of cinnabar abound. The largest crystal reaches 1.5 cm across which is as big as they grow from this deposit. These are not the brightest cinnabars, and exhibit some signs of alteration perhaps. There is some damage and perhaps the piece should best be trimmed to a ...
 © Rob LavinskyPhoto ID: 36854    View Count: 273

Cinnabar : HgS

Sofiya Mine, Nikitovka Deposit, Novyy Donbass, Gorlovka, Donets'k Oblast' (Donetsk Oblast'), Ukraine

Typical penetration twins of Cinnabar. Field of view 7 mm. Collection M. Kampf No 73-023.
 © 2005 M. KampfPhoto ID: 44157    View Count: 192
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