Fluorapatite with Quartz, Siderite, Pyrite, Muscovite
specimen number:
5007327
location:
Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Glassy gemmy tabular crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 2.0 cm in size forming a cluster with a large crystal of siderite. Minor quartz, pyrite, and muscovite are present as well. This is in good condition. Brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light as shown at the end of the video.
Size: 6.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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