Fluorapatite with Quartz, Sphalerite, Muscovite, Calcite
specimen number:
8121062
location:
Panasqueira mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal
description:
A cluster of green tabular fluorapatite crystals 8.0 cm across, the crystals measuring to 2.3 cm, set beautifully up on glassy gemmy crystals of quartz measuring to 10.0 cm in length. Minor sphalerite, muscovite, and calcite present as well. In great condition, wonderful large cabinet combination piece from this classic locality.
Size: 23.0 x 17.0 x 6.5 cm (large-cabinet)
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