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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorapatite and Siderite from Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal

DESCRIPTION:No. 19816
Mineral:Fluorapatite and Siderite
Locality:Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Description:Translucent, green-gray apatite crystal 8 mm across on matrix with three greenish-brown siderite crystals up to 8 mm. Very clean,
Overall Size:22x21x15 mm
Crystals:5-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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