Cassiterite with Marcasite, Quartz
specimen number:
8032721
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Lustrous black crystals of cassiterite to 1.2 cm in size scattered across the top of this cluster of glassy gemmy colorless quartz crystals and accented nicely with bright brassy micro crystals of marcasite. In super condition, this is terrific for the species as a combination piece from this locality.
Size: 17.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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