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Fluorapatite with Albite
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A colorless lustrous tabular slightly translucent fluorapatite crystal 2.0 cm in size perched nicely on a crystallized albite matrix. This is in good condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.The mineral wealth of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is rooted in a complex geological history driven by the ongoing collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This intense tectonic activity formed the towering Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, subjecting regional rocks to extreme heat, pressure, and fluid circulation. Over centuries of local mining tradition and modern exploration, these dynamic processes created extensive pegmatite veins and metamorphic skarn zones that yield world-class colored stones, including aquamarine, topaz, tourmaline, ruby, and spinel, making the territory one of the most mineralogically diverse high-altitude regions on earth.
Product details
SpeciesFluorapatite, Albite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.0 x 4.1 cm
Added on09/29/2026
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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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
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