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Fluorapatite var. Trilliumite from Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada

 
Fluorapatite var. Trilliumite from Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada

Fluorapatite var. Trilliumite from Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorapatite var. Trilliumite from Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 35935
Mineral:Fluorapatite var. Trilliumite
Locality:Cardiff Township, Ontario, Canada
Description:Transparent yellow-green apatite crystals in pale calcite matrix. The apatite crystals are water-clear and have rounded terminations. The apatite crystals run through the calcite which can be removed to further expose the apatite. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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