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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 41508
Mineral:Fluorapatite
Locality:Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, 21 km. west of Fundao, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Description:Single crystal of transparent green apatite with tabular hexagonal form with secondary faces around the crystal edges. The apatite fluoresces orange under UV illumination and has sub-surface black inclusions of Mn-oxides.
Overall Size:30x24x12 mm
Crystals:27 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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