Cassiterite with Fluorapatite, Arsenopyrite, Muscovite
specimen number:
8121158
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
Lustrous black sharp crystals of cassiterite to 1.3 cm in size across the top of this matrix with bright metallic crystals of arsenopyrite to 2.0 cm. Gemmy green tabular crystals of fluorapatite to 1.2 cm are scattered across the backside of the piece with muscovite. No points of attachment and in great condition. Excellent for cassiterite from this locality.
Size: 10.0 x 6.0 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
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