Rare Panasqueira Masterpiece - 925gr Purple Fluorite, Apatite & Cassiterite!

Rare Panasqueira Masterpiece – 925gr Purple Fluorite, Apatite & Cassiterite!

A legendary Portuguese locality. This stunning specimen is a classic example of why the Panasqueira Mine in Portugal is world-famous. It features a spectacular paragenesis – a natural combination of multiple minerals – showcasing vibrant purple Fluorite cubes beautifully contrasted against green Apatite crystals and lustrous, twinned Cassiterite crystals, all set on a matrix of Siderite and Quartz. A true centerpiece for the advanced collector.

Why this 925gr specimen is exceptional

• Iconic Panasqueira combination – features the mine's most sought-after minerals in one piece
• Vivid color contrast – deep purple Fluorite, rich green Apatite and metallic Cassiterite
• Historical and rare – Panasqueira specimens are benchmarks for collectors worldwide
• Investment grade – the mine's best specimens are becoming increasingly scarce

Mineralogical details

• Fluorite: cubic crystals in a vivid purple hue
• Apatite-(CaF): prismatic, translucent green crystals
• Cassiterite: twinned crystals with a brilliant, metallic luster
• Siderite & Quartz: form the matrix that anchors this mineralogical story
• Locality: Panasqueira Mine, Covilhã, Castelo Branco, Portugal

Key features

• Self-standing for easy display
• Excellent specimen condition with no damage
• A great example of hydrothermal mineral formation

Perfect for: the serious mineral collector specializing in European classics, those who appreciate complex parageneses and aesthetic beauty, and investors seeking high-quality, locality-specific specimens.

Extremely limited availability: specimens of this quality and combination from Panasqueira are rarely available on the market.

Fun fact: the Panasqueira Mine is over 100 years old and is renowned for producing specimens that combine many mineral species, a feature that has made it famous across the globe!

Own a piece of mining history today.