FLUORAPATITE, SIDERITE, MUSCOVITE

This specimen presents a fluorapatite crystal with a of good size, naturally splitted and which has suffered recrystallization. The fissure is covered and filled by muscovite and siderite crystals. We can see small tetrahedrons of sphalerite. It is on a matrix formed by a large crystal of lenticular siderite. A true curiosity that will satisfy the Panasqueira’s rare specimens collector. The main crystal is: 2,8 x 2,3 x 1 cm. Fluorescence UVC & UVA.

ORIGIN: PANASQUEIRA MINES, VILLAGE OF SÃO FRANCISCO DE ASSIS, COVILHÃ, CASTELO BRANCO, COVA DA BEIRA, PORTUGAL

DIMENSIONS: 4.1x3.8x3.3