Fluorapatite with Schorl, Albite
specimen number:
1603870
location:
Golconda mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
Gorgeous gemmy lustrous purple crystals of fluorapatite measuring to 0.8 cm in size across the top of this albite crystal matrix with lustrous crystals of schorl. A gorgeous combination piece that is in good condition. The fluorapatite crystals are brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. This is crystallized completely all around.
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