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Ferberite, Quartz, Siderite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

 
Ferberite, Quartz, Siderite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

DESCRIPTION:No. 16630
Mineral:Ferberite, Quartz, Siderite
Locality:Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Description:Good old-time specimen of colorless quartz crystals up to 5 cm long with overgrowth of black ferberite crystals up to 3 cm and brown siderite crystals up to 2 cm. All crystals are undamaged. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:7x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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