Quartz with sulfide inclusions, Siderite, Pyrite, Arsenopyrite
specimen number:
8121058
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
Glassy absolute gem colorless crystals of quartz to 10.0 cm in length forming an aesthetic grouping on a thin matrix showing inclusions of an unknown metallic sulfide mineral. Siderite crystals to 4.0 cm in size, as well as minor pyrite and arsenopyrite present as well. In terrific condition.
Size: 15.0 x 14.0 x 9.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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