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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 Lavinsky | Photo ID: 36854 View Count: 273 |
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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. Kampf | Photo ID: 44157 View Count: 192 |