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This large Sphalerite and Quartz specimen from the Trep\u010da District in Kosovo shows numerous dark brown to nearly black Sphalerite crystals on a matrix densely covered with whitish Quartz crystals. Between the darker crystals, some brown to honey-colored Sphalerite areas occur, standing out through their lighter coloration and partial translucency. <\/p>\n

Measuring 17.5 \u00d7 13.5 \u00d7 3.0 cm and weighing 952.2 g, this is a large cabinet specimen. The broad, plate-like specimen has an almost completely crystallized display surface, with Quartz and Sphalerite intergrown over large areas. <\/p>\n

Dark Sphalerite with locally honey-colored areas<\/h3>\n

The Sphalerite occurs as numerous individual crystals and crystal groups distributed across the Quartz-covered surface. Larger, densely grouped crystals are especially prominent along the upper part and one side of the specimen. Their surfaces show a distinct luster and range in color from dark brown and gray to nearly black. <\/p>\n

Among these darker crystals, individual honey-brown to yellowish-brown areas are visible. While most of the Sphalerite is opaque, these lighter-colored parts are locally translucent. The specimen therefore shows different color and transparency expressions of Sphalerite within a single piece. <\/p>\n

The Quartz forms a dense layer of numerous small, whitish crystals. On this specimen, the Quartz is translucent and provides a strong visual contrast to the darker Sphalerite. <\/p>\n

Sphalerite and Quartz from the Trep\u010da District<\/h3>\n

The Trep\u010da District in Kosovo is one of the classic European localities for sulfide and gangue-mineral specimens. It is especially well known for combinations of Sphalerite, Galena, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz and carbonate minerals. <\/p>\n

Trep\u010da specimens are internationally collected for their well-developed sulfide crystals and contrasting mineral associations. Sphalerite is one of the characteristic minerals of the district and can occur in a wide range of colors, from dark brown to nearly black as well as locally lighter, honey-colored varieties. <\/p>\n

In addition to its numerous dark Sphalerite crystals, this specimen is notable for the extensive Quartz crystallization covering the matrix. With a width of 17.5 cm, it is a representative large specimen that clearly displays the characteristic contrast between light-colored gangue minerals and dark sulfide crystals. <\/p>\n

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Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mineral<\/td>\nSphalerite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Associated mineral<\/td>\nQuartz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Locality<\/td>\nTrep\u010da District, Kosovo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/td>\n17.5 \u00d7 13.5 \u00d7 3.0 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n952.2 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size category<\/td>\nLarge cabinet specimen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color Sphalerite<\/td>\nDark brown to nearly black, locally honey-brown<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color Quartz <\/td>\nWhitish to colorless<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transparency Sphalerite<\/td>\nPredominantly opaque, honey-colored areas locally translucent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transparency Quartz<\/td>\nTranslucent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luster Sphalerite<\/td>\nDistinct to strong metallic luster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luster Quartz<\/td>\nVitreous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal habit Sphalerite<\/td>\nCompact, multi-faced crystals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal habit Quartz<\/td>\nSmall, densely arranged crystals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal arrangement<\/td>\nNumerous Sphalerite crystals and crystal groups on an extensive Quartz matrix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Structure<\/td>\nBroad, plate-like crystal specimen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special Feature<\/td>\nClassic locality; locally honey-colored, translucent Sphalerite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This large Sphalerite and Quartz specimen from the Trep\u010da District in Kosovo shows numerous dark brown to nearly black Sphalerite crystals on a matrix densely covered with whitish Quartz crystals. Between the darker crystals, some brown to honey-colored Sphalerite areas occur, standing out through their lighter coloration and partial translucency. Measuring 17.5 \u00d7 13.5 \u00d7 […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[351],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2830","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-minerals","first","instock","sold-individually","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\nSphalerite on Quartz from Trep\u010da, Kosovo | Large Specimen<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sphalerite on Quartz from Trep\u010da, Kosovo. 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