Fluorapatite with Elbaite
specimen number:
1603177
location:
Medina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
A light pink lustrous translucent crystal of fluorapatite with minor attached crystals of elbaite. Complete all around and in good condition. Brightly fluorescent under shortwave ultraviolet light.
Size: 2.8 x 2.0 x 1.6 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: Marc Fleischer
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