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Fluorapatite with Siderite

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Group of Fluorapatite prismatic crystals with very well defined faces and edges. The crystals show a very good blue color zoning with lustrous faces and great aesthetic. With Siderite crystals. Notice these Apatites vary their colors depending on the light conditions. Much bluer color under artificial white lights. In excellent condition. Better in person. Watch video.

Product details

SpeciesSiderite, Fluorapatite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.0 x 5.5 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.