Quartz, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Bournonite

Specimen ID: Q7E-QYN

Mineral(s)
Quartz : SiO2
Pyrite : FeS2
Bournonite : PbCuSbS3
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
26cm x 19cm x 13cm
Events

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Small white quartz replaces large calcite crystals up to 10 cm in height. From one side, quartz is covered by small pyrite crystals with another layer of quartz over the top of these. The matrix consists of larger sphalerite and smaller bournonite. A very spectacular and three-dimensional piece.
Niels Brouwer - 5th January 2015

Photo added to mindat.org

Small white quartz replaces large calcite crystals up to 10 cm in height. From one side, quartz is covered by small pyrite crystals with another layer of quartz over the top of these. The matrix consists of larger sphalerite and smaller bournonite. A very spectacular and three-dimensional piece.
Niels Brouwer - 5th January 2015

Photo added to mindat.org

Small white quartz replaces large calcite crystals up to 10 cm in height. From one side, quartz is covered by small pyrite crystals with another layer of quartz over the top of these. The matrix consists of larger sphalerite and smaller bournonite. A very spectacular and three-dimensional piece.
Niels Brouwer - 5th January 2015
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