Ferberite with Fluorapatite, Siderite
specimen number:
8038494
location:
Panasqueira mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Wonderful example for the species with a lustrous metallic black double terminated crystal of ferberite 5.5 cm in height set perfectly on a cluster of pale greenish translucent lustrous fluorapatite crystals to 1.7 cm in size. This is completely crystallized all around with no points of attachment and is in super condition. Minor siderite present.
Size: 8.5 x 8.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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