Fluorapatite (1171)
specimen number:
9771008
location:
Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
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.
Size: 7.0 x 6.0 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: J.F. Rakovan
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