Cavnic (Kapnikbánya)
Cavnic, in the Baia Mare district of Romania, is a classic European base-metal locality famed for rhodochrosite, sulfosalts, and fine combination specimens.
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What it is known for
The Cavnic veins yield pink rhodochrosite, tetrahedrite, sphalerite, quartz, and barite, often in aesthetic crystallised associations.
What collectors look for
Rhodochrosite with quartz and the district's sulfosalt associations are the collector interest.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cavnic (Kapnikbánya)?
Cavnic (Kapnikbánya) is a mineral locality in Maramureș, Romania.
What minerals are found at Cavnic (Kapnikbánya)?
Minerals from Cavnic (Kapnikbánya) include Rhodochrosite, Tetrahedrite.
What is Cavnic (Kapnikbánya) known for?
Cavnic, in the Baia Mare district of Romania, is a classic European base-metal locality famed for rhodochrosite, sulfosalts, and fine combination specimens.
References & databases
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