Chalcopyrite on Sphalerite w/ Calcite (Soregaroli Coll.)

Level 3, Panasqueira Mine, Castelo Branco Dist., Portugal
Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 7.5 x 4.3 cm
Start Time: 05/07/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/14/2015 6:31:30 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking and impressive combination from this famous mine. The mounded cluster of intergrown sphalerite crystals has an amazing glaze of shimmering, bronzy chalcopyrite. A fine field of sharp, iridescent, golden chalcopyrite crystals aesthetically caps the piece. The healed plate underside has a fine bonus, as it is totally covered with 3 generations of tiny calcite rhombs! Nearly a floater, the attachment point is on one side. Choice and excellent combination material from the Art Soregaroli Collection.

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