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Fluorapatite, Pyrite

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Fluorapatite on pyrite, 27 cm, from the Huanzala mine, Huallanca district, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru. Under shortwave ultraviolet light. Jeff Scovil photos.

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SpeciesFluorapatite, Pyrite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions27.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityPeru, Ancash, Huanzala Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 136
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Fluorapatite
Mineral guide
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glassy hexagonal prisms in green, blue, yellow, pink, and more; valued for color, luster, and standout localities like Panasqueira and Sapo Mine.
Fluorapatite
Regional guide
Fluorapatite from Huanzala Mine
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Locality guide
Huanzala Mine
Huanzala Mine, Peru — a defining locality for cabinet pyrite, yielding brassy cubes with fluorite octahedra, sphalerite, and sculptural, collectible specimens.