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Fluorapatite, Siderite, Quartz from Cerro Grande, Arque Province, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia

 
Fluorapatite, Siderite, Quartz from Cerro Grande, Arque Province, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia

Fluorapatite, Siderite, Quartz from Cerro Grande, Arque Province, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorapatite, Siderite, Quartz from Cerro Grande, Arque Province, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23543
Mineral:Fluorapatite, Siderite, Quartz
Locality:Cerro Grande, Arque Province, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia
Description:Double-sided plate, that formed in a thin vein, lined on both sides with white quartz crystals up to 3 mm. On one edge and on the rear are colorless apatite crystals up to 32 mm. Greenish-brown siderite crystals are scattered throughout. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M1091
Overall Size:8x6x2 cm
Crystals:1-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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