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Fluorapatite with Calcite

Unknown Owner
Beautiful lustrous translucent blue crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 6.0 cm in length embedded on a crystalline calcite matrix. An excellent display quality cabinet piece for this well-known Russian locality. In great condition.

Product details

Species
Calcite, FluorapatiteAbout Calcite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 x 10.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on06/12/2025
Locality
Russia, Irkutsk Oblast, Slyudyanka

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown Owner$490.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from Slyudyanka
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