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Apatite-(CaOH) from Snarum, Buskerud, Norway

 
Apatite-(CaOH) from Snarum, Buskerud, Norway

Apatite-(CaOH) from Snarum, Buskerud, Norway

Apatite-(CaOH) from Snarum, Buskerud, Norway

Apatite-(CaOH) from Snarum, Buskerud, Norway

DESCRIPTION:No. 44455
Mineral:Apatite-(CaOH)
Locality:Snarum, Buskerud, Norway
Description:Two intersecting doubly-terminated hexagonal apatite crystals with minor green hornblende included in the bottom where they were attached to matrix. The apatite crystals are beige colored with slightly waxy luster. Brown microcrystals coat a few areas. Ex. Henry D. Miller (1838-1919 or 1920) collection, bequeathed to the Wadsworth Atheneum in 1909; ex. Loomis-Chaffee School
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:40-58 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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