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Carbonate-Fluorapatite on Feldspar

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A hefty specimen with one side loaded with HUGE, deeply-colored apatites reaching in one crystal to almost 4 cm (and several to 3 cm). These crystals are all aligned along the best presentation face of the piece and form a dramatic view. BETTER In PERSON! It is only relatively cheaper than other big pieces with big crystals, because of the size and weight. It could be trimmed, probably, to improve it, and I will do so and raise the price myself if it does not sell at some point.

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions19.0 x 9.1 x 5.9 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.