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Rhodochrosite, Chalcopyrite ps. Pyrrhotite, Sphalerite & Quartz viewBack to Weekly COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - Dec 8,2011

Trepca, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
  • Starting Time:12/1/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:12/8/2011 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:11.5 x 7.2 x 3.5 cm
  • Size Description:CABINET

Description:Lustrous, spherical aggregates of pretty pastel-pink rhodochrosite rhombs and a dramatic centerpiece at the top of a pair of upright splendent, golden pseudomorphs of chalcopyrite after tabular pyrrhotite crystals with sphalerite and guartz crystals between on a very sculptural large matrix of chacopyrite pseudomorphs and sphalerite and quartz crystals form a striking and outstanding combination specimen. The upright pseudos look like golden a Oreo cookie with a black center! This colorful and most excellent specimen is from the famous and ancient mines at Trepca. Valued at $600-700.