Ferberite-after-Scheelite with Quartz
specimen number:
91519717
location:
Yaogangxian Mine, Chenzhou, Hunan, China
description: Exceptional example for this type of pseudomorph specimen consisting of what was once a large pseudo-octahedral scheelite crystal measuring 2.5 cm across now replaced by needlelike lustrous black crystals of ferberite. These are set nicely on a cluster of quartz crystals 5.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm in size. Bluish purple fluorite crystal measuring 1.0 cm across present as well. In outstanding condition. A very choice example of this rare pseudomorph from this prolific locality.
Size: 5.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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