Fluorapatite with Siderite, Ferberite - image 1
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Fluorapatite with Siderite, Ferberite

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Pale green tabular lustrous crystals of fluorapatite to 0.5 cm in size across the top of this matrix with crystallized siderite and ferberite. This is in very good condition. The fluorapatite crystals are brightly fluorescent pink in color under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

SpeciesSiderite, Fluorapatite, Ferberite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 6.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on01/16/2025
LocalityPortugal, Panasqueira Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2025Unknown Owner$95.00
—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.