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Fluorapatite from Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

 
Fluorapatite from Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

Fluorapatite from Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 48417
Mineral:Fluorapatite
Locality:Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine
Description:Glassy crystal of transparent purple fluorapatite with no matrix attached. The crystal has a flat basal pinacoid termination and all prism faces are naturally crystallized. This purple apatite crystal is a prime example of the quality from Mount Apatite. Ex. Robert P. Bates (1926-2008) collection #151
Overall Size:9x7x6 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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