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S9386 - Apatite-(CaF) with Arsenopyrite - $525
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 5.2 x 3.7 cm
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
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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S9388 - Apatite-(CaF) with Fluorite - $265
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 2.5 x 2.3 cm
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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S9389 - Siderite with Quartz - $165
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 3.8 x 2.8 cm
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
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 classy piece to the showcase 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
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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S9392 - Apatite-(CaF) with Arsenopyrite and Muscovite - $375
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 6 x 5.7 cm
Three excellent gem quality crystals reaching up to 3.5 cm across rest on brownish muscovite matrix of 6
x 5.7 cm in size. The color, typically seen in Panasqueira material, is classic rich green, and the surface
has a high-level of luster. In near pristine condition except for minor chipping along the sides where one
would expect it likewise in elbaite we see similar wear on the basal termination. Good price for the size
of this apatite.
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S9393 - Apatite-(CaF) - $150
Panasqueira Mine, Barroca Grande, Portugal
Overall Size: 3 x 2.7 cm
Well formed doubly terminated single green crystal measuring 3 x 2.7 cm in overall size also complete
on the rear as well as underside in addition to being a really sharp prism 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
Two glassy green crystals sit stacked upon one another for a large thumbnail of 3.2 x 2.5 cm in size.
Perhaps the display face for the lucky new owner is shown via both photos, very nice piece.
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