Pyrrhotite with Siderite, Arsenopyrite
specimen number:
2452168
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Beautiful iridescent golden pseudo-hexagonal crystals of pyrrhotite over the front of a 16.0 x 9.0 x 9.0 cm matrix with minor siderite. Arsenopyrite present as well. It is likely the pyrrhotite crystals have been replaced by pyrite. In very good condition and displays beautifully on its own. Shipping weight: 7 pounds. Ex Jordi Povill collection.
Size: 16.0 x 9.0 x 9.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Jordi Povill
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