Arsenopyrite with Ferberite, Quartz, Siderite, Marcasite
specimen number:
1502365
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco District, Portugal
description: Spectacular large cabinet display quality piece for this famous locality with bright silvery metallic terminated crystals of arsenopyrite measuring to 4.0 cm in height covering the top of a 20.0 x 12.0 x 7.5 cm matrix. Lustrous black terminated crystals of ferberite to 5.0 cm, and gemmy crystals of quartz to 6.5 cm in height, are present as well. The entire pieces sprinkled with beautiful sparkling brassy crystals of marcasite and brownish micro crystalline siderite. This is an outstanding condition, especially considering the size of the piece and number of crystals present. Shipping weight: 4.75 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 20.0 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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