Marcasite-after-Pyrrhotite with Quartz
specimen number:
2112023
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Well-formed crystal of what was once pyrrhotite 7.5 cm across now replaced by brassy crystallized marcasite and set nicely on a cluster of colorless mostly gemmy lustrous quartz crystals. Small calcite crystal scattered throughout, as well as a lustrous ferberite crystal black and 5.0 cm in length. Overall in very good condition, a neat large cabinet combination piece.
Size: 17.0 x 9.0 x 8.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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