Arsenopyrite (ex Van Tichelen Collection)

Item Description

Panasqueira is one of the more classic "modern" European localities. Although the area is defunct, it produced some amazing specimens about 40 years ago. It is certainly one of the most distinctive localities in the world and it has produced some amazing specimens, including some of the most beautiful Arsenopyrites in the world. This piece features razor sharp, HIGHLY lustrous, metallic, silvery white prismatic crystals of Arsenopyrite arranged in a unique three-dimensional arrangement. The largest Arsenopyrite measures 4.5 cm long The piece is in great shape, and is an aesthetic display piece from this well-known mining district. The piece can be displayed from a few angles, and these specimens are simply not seen on the market these days. Personally I love it, and I think it's one of the nicest small cabinets of this material that I've seen. Hard to photograph but REALLY attractive in person. Ex Wouter Van Tichelen Collection.