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Ferberite

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A fantastic, hand-size specimen of tabular, jet-black, striated Ferberite crystals forming a very attractive specimen. The piece is associated with minor Muscovite. The largest crystal measures 7.7 cm in length. Panasqueira produced some of the most impressive and attractive Ferberite specimens extant.

Product details

SpeciesFerberite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.3 x 8.8 x 6.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Ferberite
Mineral guide
Learn about Ferberite
iron-rich wolframite with stout blade-like prisms and deep black luster; forms in hydrothermal tin-tungsten deposits; prized on quartz or fluorite.
Ferberite
Regional guide
Ferberite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal
, Panasqueira, Portugal: European classic ferberite with jet-black, sharp, three-dimensional blades in a quartz-rich host; prized for luster and form.