Fluorapatite with Quartz, Siderite, Pyrite, Muscovite - image 1
Fluorapatite with Quartz, Siderite, Pyrite, Muscovite - image 2
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Fluorapatite with Quartz, Siderite, Pyrite, Muscovite

Unknown Owner
Glassy gemmy tabular crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 2.0 cm in size forming a cluster with a large crystal of siderite. Minor quartz, pyrite, and muscovite are present as well. This is in good condition. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light as shown at the end of the video.

Product details

Species
Quartz, Fluorapatite, Siderite, Muscovite, PyriteAbout Quartz →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on12/02/2024
Locality
Portugal, Panasqueira Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown Owner$80.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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