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Carbonate-Fluorapatite on Feldspar

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A dozen sharp, very well-colored crystals to 2 cm liberally cover this specimen. It is a dramatic piece, with among the best color of any in the find. This is more evident in person, I assure you (and since the pic was hard, the price got lower and I consider this a real bargain).

Product details

SpeciesFluorapatite, Feldspar
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions15.6 x 9.3 x 3.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Sapo Mine

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.
    Carbonate-Fluorapatite on Feldspar - Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil