Fluorapatite with Muscovite, Arsenopyrite
specimen number:
9505932
location:
Panasqueira Mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
A wonderful thumbnail specimen from this classic mining district with a purple color zoned gemmy tabular fluorapatite crystal measuring 1.5 cm across coming off a muscovite matrix with minor arsenopyrite. This is in perfect condition all around. There are no points of attachment. This is extremely nice with the green center and deep purple exterior. The green center is intensely fluorescent.
Size: 2.3 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm (thumbnail)
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