Sphalerite with Fluorapatite, Pyrite, Muscovite
specimen number:
8121225
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
Semi lustrous iridescent twinned crystals of sphalerite measuring as large as 5.5 cm in size on matrix with minor fluorapatite and pyrite. The matrix consists mostly of muscovite. In good condition.
Size: 8.5 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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