Fluorapatite with Quartz, Pyrite, Siderite
specimen number:
1871008
location:
Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Glassy mostly gemmy crystals of fluorapatite to 0.8 cm in size on a large quartz crystal that is covered and muscovite and sprinkled throughout with beautiful golden crystals of pyrite. Crystals of siderite are present as well. In good condition. The fluorapatite crystals are brightly fluorescent. The quartz crystals and naturally healed on the base, the specimen has no points of attachment. A very attractive combination piece.
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