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Quartz from Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Green semi lustrous translucent crystal groupings of hydroxylapatite measuring to 2.2 cm in size across the top of a colorless crystallized quartz matrix. This is in really good condition. Very fine for the species, the crystals are brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

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SpeciesQuartzHydroxylapatite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions20.0 x 12.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Sapo Mine

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Unknown Owner
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Acquired
Dec 2024
Price paid
$335.00

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