Descloizite with Calcite
specimen number:
5006466
location:
Preguica mine, Sobral da Adica, Moura, Beja, Portugal
description:
An interesting stalactitic crystallized pyrite, this completely covered by bright metallic lustrous blocky crystals of arsenopyrite measuring to 0.5 cm in size. Scattered throughout are crystallized rhodochrosite and quartz, as well as thin platy crystals of what were once pyrrhotite to 1.5 cm in size now replaced by crystalline pyrite. This is in really good condition all around.
Size: 14.5 x 11.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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