Arsenopyrite, Quartz & Zinnwaldite (ex Obodda)

Panasqueira Mine, Castelo Branco Dist., Portugal
Miniature, 4.9 x 4.4 x 3.6 cm
Start Time: 02/01/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/05/2015 6:33:21 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Zinnwaldite is a dark Mica Group varietal containing lithium and is fairly uncommon from this famous mine. This showy and excellent, 360-degree piece features a water-clear, sharply terminated quartz crystal partially enveloped in the front with clusters of pearlescent, brown, zinnwaldite blades with splendent, striated, silver-metallic arsenopyrite crystals. Arsenopyrites fully cover the back. Choice older combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this fine combination piece at $250, over 10 years ago.

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