Arsenopyrite with Muscovite, Fluorapatite, Siderite
specimen number:
8121594
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
Bright lustrous metallic crystals of arsenopyrite to 1.5 cm in size across the front of this matrix with muscovite, small colorless to slightly greenish fluorapatite crystals, and siderite. Slight micro-chipping present, this mainly confined to the back of the piece. I think in very good condition and quite choice for the species.
Size: 13.0 x 10.0 x 7.0 cm (cabinet)
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