Fluorapatite with Quartz, Hematite after Magnetite
specimen number:
8121833
location:
Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico
description:
Gemmy yellow crystal of fluorapatite 1.5 cm in height set beautifully up on a matrix of octahedral magnetite crystals to 1.0 cm in size now replaced by hematite. Quartz present as well. In great condition. Choice for this classic locality. Very slight chipping on the termination, this tiny and not visible to the naked eye.
Size: 5.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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