Pyrite over Ferberite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Panasquiera, Portugal
- Minerals
- Pyrite, Ferberite
- Dimensions
- 7 x 4 x 3 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- SM268
Heavy specimen composed of a Ferberite crystal that detached in the pocket and was later completely covered by Pyrite crystals,
upon which grew Siderite crystals. Only a couple small areas are uncovered with Pyrite revealing the underlying Ferberite. The Pyrite
crystals are octahedral and undamaged. Showy, undamaged specimen.