Fluorapatite with Cassiterite, Arsenopyrite, Siderite
specimen number:
5004694
location:
3 level, Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Attractive green tabular crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 2.0 cm in size forming a cluster with crystals of cassiterite, arsenopyrite, and siderite. This is crystallized all around with no points of attachment. The specimen is in good condition. The fluorapatite crystals are brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
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