Fluorapatite with Ferberite, Arsenopyrite, Siderite, Muscovite
specimen number:
8121582
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
A highly choice large cabinet combination piece from this classic locality with green lustrous gem crystals of fluorapatite to 3.0 cm in size across the top of this cluster of lustrous black ferberite crystals to 5.0 cm. Metallic crystallized arsenopyrite scattered throughout. Very minimal micro-chipping to some of the arsenopyrite, this is still in great condition. The larger fluorapatite crystal has a split in it, this completely natural and re-healed throughout.
Size: 20.0 x 12.5 x 7.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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