Quartz with Siderite (1997)
specimen number:
5007721
location:
Level 2, Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
A loose gem glassy sharply formed crystal of quartz hosting rhombohedral crystals of siderite to 0.5 cm in size. Muscovite is present as well. This is in good condition with just slight micro-chipping present as seen. Collected in 1997.
Size: 9.5 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
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