Fluorapatite with Muscovite, Albite
specimen number:
3511579
location:
Sapo mine, Ferruginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
Lustrous green translucent tabular crystals of fluorapatite to 1.3 cm in size on this crystallized albite matrix with large crystal groupings of muscovite to 5.5 cm. Slight rubbing to the muscovite typical of these, still in very good condition. Choice cabinet sized combination piece.
Size: 13.0 x 9.0 x 7.5 cm (cabinet)
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