Fluorapatite after Calcite (?)
specimen number:
4831088
location:
Imilchil, Er Rachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco
description:
Prismatic crystals of what were likely calcite or aragonite measuring to 5.0 cm in size coming off this matrix and completely replaced by crystalline fluorapatite. This is in terrific condition.
Size: 14.0 x 9.5 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
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