Pyrite on Morion Quartz - Specimen self-discovery some of the manganese rich

some of the manganese rich pink bands of this calcite variety can fluoresce a bright red color when exposed to UV light

Geological Age:  Approximately 34-145 mya

Vanadinite forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of lead deposits

these pegmatites form in mountainous terrain where tectonic activity has exposed deep crustal environments

Pyrite on Morion Quartz - Specimen self-discovery some of the manganese richMined from: Baia Mare mining district, Maramures County, Romania Description: This one of a kind Pyrite on Morion specimen from Romania features a dramatic bed of dark smoky black Morion Quartz crystals with a rounded, sphere like Pyrite formation prominently positioned on the crystal surface. The Morion Quartz points show deep brown to black translucency, glossy terminations, and clustered growth across the matrix, creating a bold contrast with the