Fluorapatite with Microcline, Albite
specimen number:
4951125
location:
Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
description: Superb thick glassy crystals of fluorapatite measuring to almost 3.0 cm in size on a blocky microcline matrix with minor albite. This is in terrific condition. The fluorapatite crystals are brightly fluorescent.
Size: 11.0 x 10.5 x 4.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Thomas von Criegern
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