Rhodochrosite and Aragonite on Sphalerite, Pyrtite and Quartz

LOCATION:

Madem-Lakko Mine, Stratoni operations, Chalkidiki Prefecture, Macedonia Department, Greece

DESCRIPTION:

This is an uncommon association of pale-pink spheroids of Rhodochrosite coated with white Aragonite nicely placed on a strikingly contrasting sulfide matrix. The Rhodochrosite balls are to 17 mm in size. The matrix is a rich crystallized mixture of lustrous black Sphalerite, sharp clear quartz points, and gunmetal-gray Galena, accented by bright Pyrite crystals. This is from the classic Greek locality which closed in 1974. No damage.

SIZE: 72 x 50 x 43 mm overall (Small Cabinet)