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Siderite from Panasqueira Mines, Portugal

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Crystals of translucent fluorite to 1.3 cm in size on a quartz crystal matrix with large lenticular crystals of siderite. Micro pyrite is scattered throughout. In good condition.

Product details

SpeciesSideriteFluoriteQuartzPyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on11/08/2025
LocalityPortugal, Panasqueira Mines
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Locality guide
Panasqueira Mines
Panasqueira Mines, Portugal — premier locality yielding tungsten, ferberite, arsenopyrite, fluorapatite, and colorful quartz associations prized by collectors.