Fluorapatite with Siderite, Cassiterite, Muscovite, Schorl-Dravite
specimen number:
8038485
location:
Panasqueira mine, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Lustrous green mostly gemmy crystals of fluorapatite to 0.8 cm in size across the top of this matrix with brown crystals of siderite. Lustrous black cassiterite crystals to 0.5 cm in size are present as well as crystallized muscovite throughout. Black needlelike crystals of schorl and dravite present as well. Very nice combination piece in good condition.
Size: 11.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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