Apatite

Published by Lapis in 2013, this Extra Lapis Series, No. 17: Apatite – The Great Pretender, is a beautifully presented guide to the world of stunning Apatite crystals. Written by a team of renowned academic authors it delves into the geology of Apatite deposits, the reasons behind its different colours and fluorescence and then features superb descriptions of the world’s most important specimen-producing localities. These include the Type Locality at Ehrenfriedersdorf in Germany, giant crystals from Canada, then gemmy crystals from Mexico, USA, Brazil, the Andes, the Alps, Portugal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Japan, Russia, and even in extraterrestrial bodies. At 124 printed pages, this is a comprehensive guide and is complimented with stunning specimen photography throughout. Softback. New.

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