Fluorapatite with Siderite, Sphalerite, Quartz, Pyrite
specimen number:
8037266
location:
Panasqueira Mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Gemmy purple glassy crystals of fluorapatite to 2.0 cm in size in a cluster with a glassy gemmy colorless quartz 5.5 cm in length and lenticular crystals of siderite to 1.2 cm. Minor pyrite and sphalerite present as well. What appears to be chipping on one edge of the largest fluorapatite crystal at the top is actually completely natural. In very fine condition.
Size: 8.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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