Fluorapatite with Arsenopyrite, Siderite, Calcite
specimen number:
8036747
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Glassy absolute gem color zone fluorapatite crystal 3.2 cm across standing up from a matrix of lenticular lustrous brown siderite crystals to 1.5 cm and numerous smaller crystals of bright lustrous metallic silver arsenopyrite. Accented nicely with micro crystalline calcite throughout, this is a floater with no points of attachment and completely crystallized all around. In super condition.
Size: 6.5 x 5.0 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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