Quartz with Sphalerite, Arsenopyrite, Muscovite, Calcite
specimen number:
8036265
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description: A beautiful combination piece with glassy absolute gem crystals of quartz to 6.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite in groupings to 1.8 cm in size. Small crystals of pyrite, calcite, and arsenopyrite scattered throughout. Slight micro-chipping present but still in very good condition. The quartz crystals showing neat inclusions and phantom crystals.
Size: 21.0 x 14.0 x 6.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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