Fluorapatite with Siderite, Muscovite
specimen number:
8033762
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description: Spectacular large cabinet example from this classic locality. Lustrous partly gemmy green barrel shaped crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 3.5 cm in size scattered richly throughout the front side of this matrix with minor siderite and muscovite. Slight micro-chipping is present, the extent visible in the picture and video, I think this piece in super condition.
Size: 28.0 x 15.0 x 10.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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