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Fluorapatite with Cassiterite

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Choice loose light purple tabular crystals of translucent fluorapatite. Minor cassiterite present. This is in good condition.

Product details

SpeciesCassiterite, Fluorapatite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityPortugal, Panasqueira Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
01/2025Unknown Owner$30.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Cassiterite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cassiterite
mirror-like luster and dense, prismatic crystals; localities Panasqueira, Xuebaoding, Viloco; value hinges on finish, size, and matrix.
Cassiterite
Regional guide
Cassiterite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal
Panasqueira Mines, Portugal — Cassiterite, a classic European W-Sn-Cu locality; jet-black, sharp crystals with luster, often with muscovite and quartz.