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Siderite & Ferberite With Muscovite

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Siderite & Ferberite With Muscovite

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Description
Locality: 
Panasqueira Mines, Covilhã, Castelo Branco District, Portugal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.6 × 2.6 × 1.5 cm
Description

Fabulous known specimen of this mine. The definition of the crystals is very high. This specimen will delight demanding collectors. Very aesthetic specimen from this mine. Collected 2005. No damaged. Floating.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Siderite

Formula: 
FeCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.5
Streak: 
White

Ferberite

Formula: 
FeWO4
Strunz: 
4.DB.30
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
4.0 - 4.5
Type Locality: 
Niña Mine, Sierra Almagrera, Cuevas del Almanzora (Cuevas de Vera), Almería, Andalusia, Spain

Muscovite

Formula: 
KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Strunz: 
9.EC.15
Hardness: 
2.5
Streak: 
White

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