Fluorapatite with Ferberite, Siderite, Muscovite - image 1

Fluorapatite with Ferberite, Siderite, Muscovite

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A glassy gemmy deep green crystal of fluorapatite 1.8 cm in size set up on a bladed lustrous ferberite crystal matrix with several smaller fluorapatite crystals. Small crystals of siderite and muscovite are scattered throughout. This neat combination specimen is in great condition. Collected in 2017.

Product details

SpeciesSiderite, Fluorapatite, Ferberite, Muscovite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.0 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityPortugal, Panasqueira Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
11/2024Unknown Owner$255.00
—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.