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Fluorapatite with Cassiterite

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Very interesting combo specimen composed of pale green Fluorapatite crystals and well developed crystals of Cassiterite showing a good luster. Implanted on matrix of brown Siderite and white Calcite. Large specimen in excellent condition.

Product details

Species
Cassiterite, FluorapatiteAbout Cassiterite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 13.0 cm
Added on06/16/2025
Locality
Portugal, Panasqueira MinesRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—MChMineralsNot disclosed

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Cassiterite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cassiterite
mirror-like luster and dense, prismatic crystals; localities Panasqueira, Xuebaoding, Viloco; value hinges on finish, size, and matrix.
Cassiterite
Regional guide
Cassiterite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal
Panasqueira Mines, Portugal — Cassiterite, a classic European W-Sn-Cu locality; jet-black, sharp crystals with luster, often with muscovite and quartz.