Panasqueira
Panasqueira, in Portugal, is one of the world's great tungsten mines and a classic locality for wolframite, apatite, and a fine suite of associated minerals.
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What it is known for
The Panasqueira tin-tungsten veins produce superb bladed wolframite, lustrous green and purple apatite, arsenopyrite, and quartz, in aesthetic crystallised plates.
What collectors look for
Sharp apatite crystals and bladed wolframite — especially combination plates on quartz — are the signature Panasqueira specimens.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Panasqueira?
Panasqueira is a mineral locality in Centro, Portugal.
What minerals are found at Panasqueira?
Minerals from Panasqueira include Wolframite, Arsenopyrite, Apatite.
What is Panasqueira known for?
Panasqueira, in Portugal, is one of the world's great tungsten mines and a classic locality for wolframite, apatite, and a fine suite of associated minerals.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.