Sphalerite with Quartz, Ferberite, Arsenopyrite
specimen number:
8037414
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Lustrous black crystals of sphalerite to 1.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix with black bladed crystals of ferberite, a gemmy quartz crystal 2.0 cm in length, and arsenopyrite. In good condition. Neat little combination piece.
Size: 5.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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