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Fluorapatite with Chalcopyrite and Siderite

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Aerial prismatic crystal of Fluorapatite with good transparency, an intense purple blue color and very bright. It is settled on a well formed Chalcopyrite crystal, also with Siderite crystals. It is in excellent condition. This one is an old specimen, it was extracted circa 1990 and was part of the MChMinerals' collection.

Product details

SpeciesSiderite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorapatite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on06/16/2025
LocalityPortugal, Panasqueira Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—MChMineralsNot 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.