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Quartz on Marcasite epitaxial on Arsenopyrite (Joan Massague Coll.) 
Back to MIXED MINERAL AUCTIONS from Collections & New Finds - ENDS MARCH 4
Panasqueira Mine, Castelo-Branco Dist., Portugal
- Starting Time:3/1/2010 01:30:00 AM(CST)
- Ending Time:3/4/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:6.7 x 5.4 x 4.4 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:A striking and beautiful, 3.2 cm, water-clear, quartz "tower" aesthetically sits on a rocky promontory of highly lustrous, lightly iridescent, brassy, marcasite epitaxial on large arsenopyrite crystals. Classic and very showy combination material from the famous Panasqueira Mine and the Joan Massague Collection. The specimen also has siderite in association. It is not just a common quality, but is really exceptional and display worthy! From the collection of a noted Panasquiera collector.
