Cassiterite with Arsenopyrite, Chalcopyrite, Calcite
specimen number:
5003431
location:
level 0, Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
A wonderful large cabinet display example for the species from this famous locality. Lustrous black crystals of cassiterite measuring to 1.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix with crystallized arsenopyrite, chalcopyrite, calcite, and muscovite. In terrific condition. Collected in July, 2014.
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