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S10369 - Apatite-(CaF) with Quartz - $650
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 6 x 3.7 cm
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Aesthetic and startling placement of crystals from the mine! The color, typically seen in Panasqueira
material, is classic rich green in addition to the high-level of luster on every face. They have aligned
vertically wrapping over colorless quartz for easy viewing. Minerals from this European locale have
always been in demand among like-minded collectors, evident in today's prices regardless of the
good value here. Apatite-(CaF) reaches 1.4 cm long though larger have crystallized near the base.
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S9386 - Apatite-(CaF) with Arsenopyrite - $525
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 5.2 x 3.7 cm
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A very fine gem quality isolated crystal of 2.5 cm across is protruding from brassy sulfide matrix to form
wonderful 3 dimensionality. The color, typically seen in Panasqueira material, is classic rich green and
the surface has a high-level of luster. Minerals from this mine have always been popular among collectors
if not more in demand today. Accurate photos, no damage.
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S9387 - Fluorite with Siderite - $400 SOLD
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 4.5 x 3 cm
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Rare lilac colored fluorites from Panasqueira are unavailable today. Fairly transparent cluster measuring
3 x 2.5 cm in length sits adjacent to elegant brown siderite and brassy arsenopyrite, highly attractive mix
of species! Stunning locality sample for the calcium fluoride, damage free.
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S8932 - Apatite-(Ca-F) on Siderite cast - $500 SOLD
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 8 x 6.2 cm
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Interesting siderite cast that was probably on a quartz crystal at one time but has since slid off, it is still
sculpturally pleasing from several angles. Gem quality purple-gray apatites up to 1.2 cm in length sit
studded on the outer surface to form the classic Panasqueira look. Some chipping is present; otherwise,
the value would greatly increase, a steal if you don't have to have a perfect rock!
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S9388 - Apatite-(CaF) with Fluorite - $265 SOLD
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 2.5 x 2.3 cm
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Even rarer than purple fluorite from the mine is this combo piece. Wow, how many of us have seen another?
Not only is the association great, but one of the fluorites is perched atop the barrel shaped pale pink
apatite. Choice thumbnail.
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S9170 - Sphalerite on Chalcopyrite with Arsenopyrite - $85
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 5.5 x 2.7 cm
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Odd placement of crystals. Here we have black sphalerite attached to brassy chalcopyrite and crystallized
arsenopyrite acting as the matrix which measures 5.5 x 2.7 cm in overall size. In good condition.
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S8949 - Ferberite with Quartz - $100
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 4.8 x 3.3 cm
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Three high quality minerals grouped together forming a super miniature of 4.8 x 3.3 cm in size, lustrous
black ferberite measures 2.5 cm long, sparkles when rotated in hand. No problems.
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S9389 - Siderite with Quartz - $165
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 3.8 x 2.8 cm
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Splendid interlocking yellow-brown crystals measure 2.2 x 2 cm as a group. Hard to capture in a photo,
but this qtz is a jewel - unimaginable clarity. Overall easy to view from various angles making for one
handsome small miniature.
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S9390 - Apatite-(CaF) - $300
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 4 x 3 cm
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The crystals have it all: luster, lovely color and are arranged in spray form making it noteworthy for the
price. For those who want to add a good apatite to the collection then these large flat terminated apatites
extending out from the center focal point should be perfect. 4 x 3 cm in overall size.
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S9391 - Fluorite with Quartz - SOLD
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 4 x 2.5 cm
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Super miniature of lilac colored fluorites align vertically wrapping over the colorless quartz crystal for a
startling placement of crystals from the mine. Other minerals from this locale are sometimes available,
yet it's the calcium fluoride that is rarely seen. From an old collection.
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S9393 - Apatite-(CaF) - SOLD
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 3 x 2.7 cm
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Well formed doubly terminated single green crystal measuring 3 x 2.7 cm in overall size and complete on
the rear as well as underside in addition to being a really sharp for the classic European locality.
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S9394 - Apatite-(CaF) - $150
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 3.2 x 2.5 cm
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Two glassy green crystals sit stacked upon one another for a large thumbnail of 3.2 x 2.5 cm in size.
The display face of each view is shown via both photos, very nice piece.
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S7046 - Fluorite with Chalcopyrite - $250 SOLD
Panasqueira Mine, Portugal
Overall Size: 4.1 x 2.7 cm
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Fluorite from this well-known mine is quite rare. This white cube measures 2.1 x 2.1 cm in size with an
adjacent chalcopyrite of 1.7 cm across, both sitting nicely exposed. Great miniature in fine condition.
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