Arsenopyrite with Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Siderite, Pyrite
specimen number:
8039392
location:
Panasqueira mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Bright lustrous silver crystals of arsenopyrite in a grouping almost 3.0 cm across on a crystallized quartz matrix with bright golden crystals of chalcopyrite to 1.3 cm in size and lustrous black sphalerite to 1.5 cm. Minor siderite and pyrite present as well. Nice combination piece in very good condition.
Size: 9.5 x 5.5 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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