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Fluorapatite from Padre Paraíso, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Eight small fluorapatite crystals (largest 7 x 6 mm) on a matrix of albite with small muscovite crystals sparsely scattered throughout. The fluorapatites are equant in shape and exhibit (101) and (110). The surfaces exhibit a chalky luster. The crystals are color zoned white and powder blue.

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SpeciesFluorapatiteApatite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on09/14/2025
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Padre Paraíso
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Fluorapatite
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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.
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Fluorapatite from Padre Paraíso
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