Arsenopyrite with Marcasite, Quartz, Muscovite

specimen number:
5003712

location:
3 level, Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal

description:
Metallic crystals of arsenopyrite and marcasite covering most of the top of this matrix with minor quartz and muscovite. An excellent hand example for the species from this famous locality. Minimal chipping present as shown in the video, still very nice. Collected in 2001.

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