S24476 – Arsenopyrite
The Panasqueira mine has existed since 1896 and is one of the most classic mineral localities in Europe. This tin-tungsten mine produced incredible arsenopyrites. The 7.5 x 7.3 cm spray shown here has exceptional shape and nickel bright luster. Ex Rosa Nowels collection
S24027 – Fluorapatite
This spectacular example of fluorapatite, with its crystal measuring 2.5 cm sits nicely poised on arsenopyrite. This famous locality has for over 100 years produced fine specimens and this one is classic Panasqueira material. Ex Rosa Nowels collection
S22768 – Fluorapatite
A beautifully crystallized, quality thumbnail of fluorapatite seen here as a fully developed single. Classic Panasqueira material.
S22438 – Fluorapatite
Attractive and undamaged crystals of fluorapatite grew nicely arranged with doubly terminated quartz. This famous locality has for over 100 years produced fine specimens and this one is classic Panasqueira material. An aesthetic and lively blue European miniature.
S22255 – Fluorapatite
An excellent and undamaged European miniature of fluorapatite with quartz from Panasqueira, Portugal. This world-famous locality has produced a number of crystals in shades of green and purple, though rarely in beautifully formed blue.
S20314 – Fluorapatite
This fluorapatite has attractive and undamaged crystals that sit nicely arranged with doubly terminated quartz. This world-famous locality has produced a number of crystals in shades of green and purple, though rarely in beautifully formed blue. Both matrix and crystal are in excellent condition.
S20151 – Ferberite
A showy and attractive specimen of Panasqueira ferberite featuring sharp, well-formed, lustrous, thick blocky crystals to 8 cm in length. Tiny sparkling iridescent marcasite and associated siderite on the edges makes for a nice touch.
S19872 – Fluorapatite
The piece is a well put together balancing act, with lively, bright, gem quality apatites precariously at the top edge of quartz. This world-famous locality has produced a number of crystals in shades of green and purple, though rarely in beautifully formed blue.
S18746 – Ferberite
A quality association piece from Panasqueira, Portugal is seen here in undamaged black crystals to 3.1 cm. This cluster of ferberite of remarkably good balance is perched up from clear quartz. This is an excellent old-time European miniature.
S17549 – Quartz
This quartz is distinguished by its partial coating of shiny pyrite, making it attractive in that respect. The specimen measures a respectable 12.8 x 5.6 cm. This one is particularly fine and balanced.
