Topaz with Arsenopyrite, Fluorite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
80311051
location:
Panasqueira mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Extremely neat combination piece, one side of this matrix almost completely covered by bright metallic silver crystals of arsenopyrite to 2.0 cm in size. Scattered very richly throughout this are slightly greenish to colorless translucent crystals of topaz measuring to 0.8 cm in size. Small purple crystals of fluorite scattered throughout, especially thick on what I consider the bottom side of the piece. Minor sphalerite present along one edge. Extremely unusual and neat combination piece for this locality, think in fine condition.
Size: 14.0 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm (cabinet)
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