$565Median
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$600Last sale
Ferberite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal
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Panasqueira mine is not only Europe's most important tungsten mine, but also one of the continent's most important modern mineral producing localities. One of the mineral species for which it is justly famous is Ferberite - the main ore of tungsten. At Panasqueira mine, large, perfectly formed freestanding bladed crystals are well known and represent some of the world's best examples of the species. This enormous specimen - a colossal display plate measuring 22 cm in length - is liberally covered in excellent upright black, glossy, bladed Ferberite crystals to 3 cm across, associated with Quartz and an encrusting layer of finely crystallized orange Siderite. The whole display surface is in excellent condition and makes for an impressive Panasqueira piece. Weighing in at over 3.5 kg, the remarkable density of tungsten can be fully understood.
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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions22.0 x 12.8 x 7.5 cm
Added on05/10/2025
LocalityPortugal, Panasqueira Mines
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Jul 2026
- Price paid
- $3,500.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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