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Stannite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal

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Extremely large chalcopyrite crystal almost 11.0 cm in size on matrix with siderite, fluorapatite, muscovite, and arsenopyrite. The chalcopyrite crystal is partially coated with stannite. This is in really good condition with just slight chipping to some of the siderite crystals

Product details

SpeciesStanniteChalcopyriteFluorapatiteApatiteSideriteMuscoviteArsenopyrite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions22.0 x 15.0 x 6.5 cm
Added on01/16/2025
LocalityPortugal, Panasqueira Mines

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
Feb 2025
Price paid
$950.00

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Stannite
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copper-iron-tin sulfide with dark steel-gray to black metallic crystals and iridescent tarnish; rare on matrix, from Panasqueira and Dachang.
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Stannite from Panasqueira Mines
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Panasqueira Mines
Panasqueira Mines, Portugal — premier locality yielding tungsten, ferberite, arsenopyrite, fluorapatite, and colorful quartz associations prized by collectors.