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Gem Fluorapatite xls on Siderite
- Barroca Grande Mine, Panasqueira, Castelo Branco Dist., Portugal
- Miniature, 4.7 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm
- Start Time: 05/15/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/22/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Fine, gem, color-zoned green fluorapatite crystals are aesthetically set against large tabular siderite rhombs on this outstanding combination miniature from this well-known mine. The color-zoning is exceptional on the crystals. The very glassy, tabular, hexagonal fluorapatites reach 2.3 cm and are nearly pristine, with only a small out-of-sight edge bruise on the back of the large crystal. Classic and excellent Panasqueira combination material. Purple fluorescence. Valued at $600.