CALCITE epimorph, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ


Specimen: #15481
Locality: Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Rhodope Mts, Smolyan Oblast, Bulgaria
Size: 56mm x 39mm x 29mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fantastic epimorph Calcite specimen with Sphalerite and Quartz from Krushev dol mine, Madan ore field, Bulgaria. Epimorph is a type of pseudomorph where a mineral replaces another mineral and the original mineral dissolves, leaving a hollow cast surrounded by the new mineral. It displays superb Calcite skeleton left after the dissolved rhombohedral primary Calcite crystal. The color is white and the crystal is sparkling. The base is formed by black Sphalerite and Quartz. In excellent condition – some contacts on the base.

Amazing!



CALCITE epimorph, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

CALCITE epimorph, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

CALCITE epimorph, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

CALCITE epimorph, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ

CALCITE epimorph, SPHALERITE, QUARTZ