Cassiterite with Chalcopyrite
specimen number:
80311210
location:
Panasqueira mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Lustrous black crystals of cassiterite measuring to 1.2 cm in size across the top of this matrix with a single large chalcopyrite crystal 1.6 cm across. The chalcopyrite on what I consider the backside of the piece. In very good condition.
Size: 5.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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