Fluorapatite
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Alexander Schauss
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Fluorapatite, 2.1 cm, from the Paroon mine, Parun, Darai Paich, Nuristan, Afghanistan; found in 2015. Illustrated in Mineralogical Record (September–October 2017). Ex Ghulam Mustafa; Jeff Scovil photo.
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SpeciesFluorapatite
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Dimensions2.1 cm
Added on10/22/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Parun pegmatite field
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Volume: 48, Issue: 5 page 655
- Mineralogical Record Special Issue: Refined Elegance page 78
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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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