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Fluorapatite with Siderite

Unknown Owner
Very unusual and I think attractive groupings of colorless translucent satiny fluorapatite crystals with minor siderite forming a 6.0 x 4.0 x 1.0 cm cluster. Complete all-around and in excellent condition. Quite different for the locality.

Product details

Species
Siderite, FluorapatiteAbout Siderite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 4.0 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
Portugal, Panasqueira MinesRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$1,250.00
—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.