Quartz with inclusions, Siderite
specimen number:
5005870
location:
Level 2, Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
A grouping of very large thick glassy translucent colorless quartz crystals hosting siderite and metallic inclusions of an unknown mineral. Slight chipping present, this still in good condition. Crystallized completely all around. Minor sphalerite is present. Collected in 1997.
Size: 12.0 x 12.0 x 7.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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