Fluorapatite with Quartz, Muscovite, Calcite
specimen number:
5004147
location:
level 0, Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Prismatic slightly translucent and purple crystals of fluorapatite in a cluster up on the termination of a glassy gemmy crystal of quartz. Muscovite is present, this mainly on the back of the piece. This is naturally crystallized all around with no points of attachment and in great condition. The fluorapatite crystals are fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. Collected in February, 2020
Size: 5.5 x 2.0 x 1.3 cm (miniature)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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