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Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

 
Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

Arsenopyrite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

DESCRIPTION:No. 40427
Mineral:Arsenopyrite
Locality:Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Description:Showy cluster of lustrous metallic arsenopyrite crystals up to 15 mm long with a single partial crystal group of 3 mm tan-colored siderite or calcite crystals on one edge. The arsenopyrite crystals have complex, striated faces with brilliant luster.
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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