Quartz with Calcite, Pyrite
specimen number:
8121478
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
An extremely large slightly smoky glassy mostly gemmy quartz crystal partially coated with micro calcite and pyrite. In terrific condition, this thing is almost the size of a soccer ball.
Size: 22.0 x 22.0 x 15.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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