Fluorapatite (repaired) - Portugal, Panasqueira Mines

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Details
ColorsGreen, Black
SizeLarge
Dimensions10.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm
Description
Outstanding cluster of large mostly gemmy glassy prismatic green fluorapatite crystals with minor sphalerite. This has been expertly repaired, the repair is not obvious at all. In super condition all around. Wonderful example from this classic locality. The specimen comes with a custom acrylic base.
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