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Quartz & Pyrite

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Quartz & Pyrite

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Description
Locality: 
Panasqueira Mines, Covilhã, Castelo Branco District, Portugal
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.4 × 2.9 × 2.5 cm
Description

A well formed single crystal, wearing a pyrite-cap. Pyrite shows sharp terminated faces, which are all highly lustrous. Some areas are golden, while others show intense red layer - which is also lustrous. I show the specimen in various angles - each position is very showy. An outstanding are exceptional specimen. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White

Pyrite

Formula: 
FeS2
Strunz: 
2.EB.05a
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.0 - 6.5