Fluorapatite, Arsenopyrite, Muscovite, Quartz

Specimen ID: 9K1-E86

Mineral(s)
Fluorapatite : Ca5(PO4)3F
Arsenopyrite : FeAsS
Muscovite : KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
13.8cm x 12.4cm x 6.7cm
Events

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Classic and excellent large combination material from the Panasqueira Mine and the Art Soregaroli Collection. The piece is highlighted by the 7.0 cm tall combination cluster in the top center. Gemmy, lustrous, tabular, grayish-green fluorapatite crystals, to 2.8 cm, rest atop a cluster of lustrous, tabular, bronzy arsenopyrite crystals. Some of the arsenopyrites have saw-tooth edges, adding much character. The matrix plate is covered with muscovites and the scattered water-clear quartz points, to 3.0 cm, and smaller fluorapatites add more character. Modest apatite fluorescence. From Level 3.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2018

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13.8 x 12.4 x 6.7 cm. Classic, showy and excellent large combination material from the Panasqueira Mine and the Art Soregaroli Collection. The piece is highlighted by the striking 7.0 cm tall combination cluster in the top center. Gemmy, lustrous, tabular, grayish-green apatite crystals, to 2.8 cm, aesthetically rest atop a cluster of lustrous, tabular, bronzy arensopyrite crystals. Some of the arsenopyrites have fabulous saw-tooth edges, adding much character. The matrix plate is covered with muscovites and the scattered water-clear quartz points, to 3.0 cm, and smaller apatites add more character. Modest apatite fluorescence. From Level 3.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

13.8 x 12.4 x 6.7 cm. Classic, showy and excellent large combination material from the Panasqueira Mine and the Art Soregaroli Collection. The piece is highlighted by the striking 7.0 cm tall combination cluster in the top center. Gemmy, lustrous, tabular, grayish-green apatite crystals, to 2.8 cm, aesthetically rest atop a cluster of lustrous, tabular, bronzy arensopyrite crystals. Some of the arsenopyrites have fabulous saw-tooth edges, adding much character. The matrix plate is covered with muscovites and the scattered water-clear quartz points, to 3.0 cm, and smaller apatites add more character. Modest apatite fluorescence. From Level 3.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

13.8 x 12.4 x 6.7 cm. Classic, showy and excellent large combination material from the Panasqueira Mine and the Art Soregaroli Collection. The piece is highlighted by the striking 7.0 cm tall combination cluster in the top center. Gemmy, lustrous, tabular, grayish-green apatite crystals, to 2.8 cm, aesthetically rest atop a cluster of lustrous, tabular, bronzy arensopyrite crystals. Some of the arsenopyrites have fabulous saw-tooth edges, adding much character. The matrix plate is covered with muscovites and the scattered water-clear quartz points, to 3.0 cm, and smaller apatites add more character. Modest apatite fluorescence. From Level 3.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

13.8 x 12.4 x 6.7 cm. Classic, showy and excellent large combination material from the Panasqueira Mine and the Art Soregaroli Collection. The piece is highlighted by the striking 7.0 cm tall combination cluster in the top center. Gemmy, lustrous, tabular, grayish-green apatite crystals, to 2.8 cm, aesthetically rest atop a cluster of lustrous, tabular, bronzy arensopyrite crystals. Some of the arsenopyrites have fabulous saw-tooth edges, adding much character. The matrix plate is covered with muscovites and the scattered water-clear quartz points, to 3.0 cm, and smaller apatites add more character. Modest apatite fluorescence. From Level 3.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2018

Photo added to mindat.org

13.8 x 12.4 x 6.7 cm. Classic, showy and excellent large combination material from the Panasqueira Mine and the Art Soregaroli Collection. The piece is highlighted by the striking 7.0 cm tall combination cluster in the top center. Gemmy, lustrous, tabular, grayish-green apatite crystals, to 2.8 cm, aesthetically rest atop a cluster of lustrous, tabular, bronzy arensopyrite crystals. Some of the arsenopyrites have fabulous saw-tooth edges, adding much character. The matrix plate is covered with muscovites and the scattered water-clear quartz points, to 3.0 cm, and smaller apatites add more character. Modest apatite fluorescence. From Level 3.
Robert Lavinsky - 17th April 2018
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