Mount Wellington Mine (Wheal Magpie), Cusgarne, Gwennap, Cornwall, England

8.7 x 8.4 x 3.2 cm

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Ex. H. R. McBroom, from 1987 trade with Sam Weller

A plate composed of Quartz crystals, some of which are tinted a reddish color with micro inclusions of Hematite (Eisenkessel). The Quartz crystals are translucent and are a slightly off white color. Groupings of small Marcasite crystals are found on the sides of many of the Quartz crystals. Most of the Marcasite is facing in one direction.

Condition: Good

Flaws: One of the larger Quartz crystals in the middle is broken.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Europe | Quartz | Oxides and Hydroxides | Sulfides and Sulfosalts | Minerals Priced Between 100 and 199 Dollars