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Fluorapatite

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Light purple glassy and gemmy crystals of fluorapatite on a small amount of siderite crystal matrix. This is in terrific condition. An excellent thumbnail for the species from this famous mining area. Fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

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SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm
Added on08/19/2025

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2025Unknown Owner$75.00
Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Fluorapatite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorapatite
glassy hexagonal prisms in green, blue, yellow, pink, and more; valued for color, luster, and standout localities like Panasqueira and Sapo Mine.
Fluorapatite
Regional guide
Fluorapatite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal
from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal: green to lilac, lustrous hexagonal prisms with color zoning, often on mica and sulfides in hydrothermal veins.