Cassiterite with Pyrite
specimen number:
3772528
location:
Panasqueira Mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
Choice lustrous black crystals of cassiterite to 1.0 cm in size covering the front of this matrix with pyrite. In great condition. Fine thumbnail example for the species from this famous locality. Mounted for display in a perky box and will ship as shown.
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