SIDERITE, ARSENOPYRITE, MUSCOVITE


Specimen: #15209
Locality: Panasqueira Mine (Couto Mineiro da Panasqueira), Panasqueira, Covilha, Castelo Branco District, Portugal
Size: 26mm x 20mm x 16mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

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!



SIDERITE, ARSENOPYRITE, MUSCOVITE

SIDERITE, ARSENOPYRITE, MUSCOVITE

SIDERITE, ARSENOPYRITE, MUSCOVITE

SIDERITE, ARSENOPYRITE, MUSCOVITE