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Fluorapatite from Cananea, Sonora, Mexico

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A neat combination specimen consisting of colorless prismatic translucent lustrous crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 1.5 cm in length scattered across the top of a matrix covered by micaceous crystallized molybdenite. Gemmy crystals of quartz measuring to 2.5 cm in height, as well as minor dolomite or calcite are present as well. This is in very good condition. The fluorapatite crystals are brightly fluorescent.

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SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 9.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/18/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$920.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Fluorapatite
Mineral guide
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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.
Fluorapatite
Regional guide
Fluorapatite from Cananea
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Locality guide
Cananea
Cananea, Mexico — historic copper district known for two collector favorites: pyrite-on-quartz crystals and turquoise nodules, especially Maria Mine pieces.