Ferberite with Fluorapatite, Siderite - image 1
Ferberite with Fluorapatite, Siderite - image 2
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Ferberite with Fluorapatite, Siderite

Unknown Owner
A cluster of lustrous bladed ferberite crystals, this mostly coated with small sparkling crystals of fluorapatite. Minor siderite is present as well. The fluorapatite crystals are brightly fluorescent. This is in good condition.

Product details

Species
Siderite, Fluorapatite, FerberiteAbout Siderite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Portugal, Panasqueira MinesRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$190.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Siderite
Mineral guide
Learn about Siderite
warm-toned iron carbonate with sharp rhombohedra and occasional gemmy crystals; prized for luster, classic localities Harz, Panasqueira, Dal’negorsk.
Siderite
Regional guide
Siderite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal
from Panasqueira, Portugal — lustrous tan to cream rhombohedra in rosettes and masses; a world-class, modern classic from a magmatic-hydrothermal vein.