Cute and uncommon specimen of Siderite crystals decorated by Arsenopyrite and Muscovite from the famous Panasqueira mine, Portugal. Displays tabular Siderite crystals to 10mm with olive yellow-green color and some lighter bands. The Siderites have some phantoms and are lustrous. The main crystal is sprinkled in the center with micro yellow Arsenopyrite crystals forming a nice flower. Muscovite is seen too. For references see the 2014 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 45, # 1. In good condition – some nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.
Pretty!