Fluorapatite with Siderite, Arsenopyrite - image 1

Fluorapatite with Siderite, Arsenopyrite

Unknown Owner
A semi lustrous tabular green fluorapatite crystal 3.2 cm across in a cluster with crystallized siderite and arsenopyrite. This is in good condition all around. Brightly fluorescent.

Product details

Species
Siderite, Fluorapatite, ArsenopyriteAbout Siderite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on12/02/2024
Locality
Portugal, Panasqueira MinesRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$100.00
—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.