Cubanite with Siderite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite
specimen number:
3651139
location:
Morro Velho mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
Classic old time Brazilian specimen with many metallic crystals of cubanite averaging 0.2 cm in size scattered across the front of these lenticular crystals of siderite and dolomite. Pyrrhotite crystals are mixed in with the cubanite crystals. Quartz present as well. This is in great condition and sits perfectly by itself or display.
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