Fluorapophyllite-K with Calcite
specimen number:
1052274
location:
Guanajuato, Mexico
description:
Colorless lustrous partly gemmy crystals of fluorapophyllite measuring to 1.3 cm in size covering one side of matrix with larger rhombohedral crystals of translucent lustrous calcite. In good condition, this is a neat antique specimen that comes with an old label as shown at the end of the video. The specimen dates to the very early 20th century. Originally acquired through the American dealer Lazard Cahn in 1908.
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