Sphalerite with Muscovite
specimen number:
8037703
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite forming large composite crystals to 6.0 cm across in a floater cluster without matrix. The backside is coated with crystallized muscovite. In great condition, this is outstanding for the species from this classic Portuguese locality.
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
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