Cassiterite with Sphalerite, Arsenopyrite
specimen number:
8121456
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
Lustrous black sharp crystals of cassiterite to 1.7 cm in size across the top of this large crystal of arsenopyrite with sphalerite. Minimal rubbing to the arsenopyrite on a few edges, the cassiterite and sphalerite crystals in great condition.
Size: 4.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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