Pyrite on Calcite (classic locale)

Panasqueira Mine, Castelo-Branco District, Portugal
Small Cabinet, 9.0 x 7.3 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 07/01/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/05/2018 6:30:56 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Splendent, brassy, pyrite octahedrons and cubes are partially enveloped by glassy, translucent, flattened gray calcite rhombs on this showy and rich two-sided rib from the famous Panasqueira Mine. The dominating large octo is 2.1 cm and the pyrites have a beautiful light iridescence, adding pizzazz. Choice combination material from this renowned locale.

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