Ferberite with Muscovite, Calcite
specimen number:
8111555
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description: Exceptionally large cabinet piece from this classic locality with lustrous black bladed crystals of ferberite forming a cluster with green glassy crystals of fluorapatite. Minor muscovite and calcite present as well. Minimal micro-chipping present, I think this in very good condition.
Size: 26.0 x 14.5 x 14.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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