Fluorapatite
specimen number:
1604344
location:
Mawi, Nilaw-Kolum, Nuristan, Afghanistan
description:
A grouping of translucent lustrous tabular purple fluorapatite crystals on matrix. In good condition all around. Nice color making this quite attractive and choice for the species. This is fluorescent, and shows color zoning under longwave ultraviolet light.
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