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Fluorapatite on Albite from Laghman Province, Afghanistan

 
Fluorapatite on Albite from Laghman Province, Afghanistan

Fluorapatite on Albite from Laghman Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 44140
Mineral:Fluorapatite on Albite
Locality:Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Description:Prismatic translucent purple apatite crystals on white albite matrix. The apatite crystals have slightly dull surface luster on the prism faces with lustrous basal pinacoid terminations.
Overall Size:4.5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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