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Fluorapatite and Siderite

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Very well formed hexagonal crystal of purple Fluorapatite, with very well defined faces and edges, nestled on matrix composed of Muscovite, Siderite and Quartz. Purple color. No damage.

Product details

Species
Siderite, FluorapatiteAbout Siderite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 6.0 cm
Added on06/16/2025
Locality
Portugal, Panasqueira MinesRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown 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
Panasqueira siderite, Portugal — brown rhombohedra in tan to cream hues from a renowned vein deposit; co-occurs with quartz and fluorapatite, a collector favor…