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Schorl Tourmaline with Apatite from Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan

 
Schorl Tourmaline with Apatite from Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 10237
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline with Apatite
Locality:Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan
Description:Cluster of lustrous black schorl crystals to 2 cm long, many fully terminated, with small 3 mm colorless apatite crystals scattered around. Apatite fluoresces bright yellow under UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x4x4 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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