Marcasite with Arsenopyrite, Quartz, Cassiterite, Fluorapatite
specimen number:
8031904
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description: Beautiful bright golden crystals of marcasite to 3.0 cm in size across the base of this cluster of gemmy colorless quartz crystals, these measuring to almost 4.0 cm in height. Minor cassiterite, fluorapatite, and arsenopyrite present as well. A beautiful combination piece in very good condition.
Size: 8.0 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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