Fluorapatite Feldspar, Sapo mine, Ferruginha, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil - Sapo Mine, Brazil

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Details
ColorsGrey
SizeSmall
Dimensions6.7 x 4.1 x 3.4 cm
Description
A grouping of lustrous undamaged dark green apatite crystals sit perched on a bed of sparkling white feldspar. I almost thought the two intergrown crystals on the side were twinned but they are just intergrown. All the fluorapatite crystals are undamaged and have great luster. The specimen could be displayed attractively from a variety of angles.
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Arvada, Colorado, USA

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