Apatite on muscovite turf - Minas da Panasqueira, Covilha, Castelo Branco, Portugal
 
Apatite with a thickness of 1.3 cm and a diameter of 2.5 cm on Muscovite. In transmitted light the different growth zones (phantoms) of the crystals are well visible. The piece shows the moss green color and the hexagonal barrel-shaped structure characteristic for this world-famous locality in Portugal. Classic collection piece of this famous locality.