Sphalerite with Fluorapatite, Muscovite
specimen number:
5002189
location:
Panasqueira Mines, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
description:
Choice combination specimen from this famous locality with lustrous black crystals of sphalerite covering maybe one third of this matrix, tabular lustrous crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 1.4 cm scattered throughout. The matrix consists mostly of muscovite. Crystallized completely all around and in great condition. The fluorapatite crystals are brilliantly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
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