FLUORAPATITE, FLUORITE, PYRITE, MUSCOVITE

In this specimen we can observe a matrix formed by two rounded structures completely replaced by muscovite and peppered by pyrite. Above them stands out a fluorite crystal with cube and octahedron faces, translucent and allowing us to see a dark violet core. It is accompanied by a hexagonal crystal of fluorapatite with violet tones. On the back side we can also see a well-defined crystal of this same species. A very curious specimen from this classic Portuguese mine. The main crystal: 1,6 x 1,6 x 1,6 cm.

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

DIMENSIONS: 4.6x2.1x5.8