Fluorapatite

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Fluorapatite, 2.1 cm, from the Karo mine, Merelani, Lelateme Mountains, Manyara Region, Tanzania. Illustrated in Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa (2020) by Bruce Cairncross. This specimen won the Best of Show Award in the thumbnail division for the show theme category (Apatite Group Minerals) at the 2022 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. Photo: Mark Mauthner.

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SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 102

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Fluorapatite
Mineral guide
Learn about Fluorapatite
glassy hexagonal prisms in green, blue, yellow, pink, and more; valued for color, luster, and standout localities like Panasqueira and Sapo Mine.
Regional guide
Fluorapatite from Merelani Hills
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