Fluorapatite with Muscovite, Quartz
specimen number:
91511717
location:
Huya, Mt Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China
description: An attractive pale pink gemmy tabular crystal of fluorapatite 2.2 cm in size is perched aesthetically on one edge of a Muscovite crystal matrix with several gem glassy prismatic quartz crystals, the largest to 5.5 cm in length. Several smaller fluorapatite crystals present as well. A black needlelike crystal of what is likely schorl present as an inclusion in the largest quartz crystal. This is naturally crystallized all around and in excellent condition. Measures 8.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm in size. Very fine for the species from this locality. Shipping weight: 0.18 pounds.
Size: 8.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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