Siderite with Fluorapatite
specimen number:
5003419
location:
3 level, Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Large sharply formed rhombohedral crystals of siderite measuring to 5.0 cm in size forming a matrix less cluster and dusted with micro crystals of pyrite. Crystals of tabular fluorapatite measuring to 0.7 cm in size and minor muscovite are present as well. Collected in the year 2000, this is in very good condition.
Size: 14.0 x 8.5 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Fabre Minerals
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