Sphalerite with Cassiterite, Quartz, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite
specimen number:
8034680
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite to 1.0 cm in size thick across the top of this chalcopyrite crystal matrix with minor cassiterite and pyrite. Colorless gemmy quartz present as well. In very good condition. The cassiterite crystals measure to 0.8 cm.
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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