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Sphalerite and Calcite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

 
Sphalerite and Calcite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

Sphalerite and Calcite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

DESCRIPTION:No. 14599
Mineral:Sphalerite and Calcite
Locality:Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Description:Octahedral black sphalerite crystals up to 8 mm with overgrowth of white calcite crystals up to 5 mm. No damage, no missing crystals. Ex. Russ Buckingham collection
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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