Chalcopyrite with Arsenopyrite, Ferberite, Topaz
specimen number:
8036741
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Large crystals of brassy chalcopyrite to 2.8 cm in size on matrix with black lustrous ferberite crystals to 3.0 cm and silvery crystals of lustrous arsenopyrite to 1.5 cm. Along one edge smaller crystals of colorless topaz are present. In great condition, this is completely and naturally crystallized all around with no points of attachment. Superb combination piece for the locality.
Size: 8.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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