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DESCRIPTION: | No. 32082 |
Mineral: | Fluorapatite on Quartz |
Locality: | Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal |
Description: | Aesthetic specimen of single crystal of gray apatite 20 mm across perched on one corner of a water-clear quartz crystal 37 mm high. The apatite has scattered overgrowth of pyrite microcrystals. Edge nicks are visible under magnification. |
Overall Size: | 4x3x2 cm |
Crystals: | 20-37 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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