Carbonate-Fluorapatite on Feldspar - image 1
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Carbonate-Fluorapatite on Feldspar

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A remarkably large 4.5 cm compound crystal caps off this large specimen, and this is an exceptional sized crystal for the find. It is so large and thick, that it appears darker in the photo than in real life. The piece is a truly impressive example, and is better in person, I think.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.4 x 7.0 x 4.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.
Fluorapatite
Regional guide
Fluorapatite from Sapo Mine, Brazil
from Sapo Mine, Brazil - mossy to bottle-green, glassy crystals in varied forms on pale matrix; multiple apatite phases require careful ID.