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Schorl Tourmaline with Apatite from Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Schorl Tourmaline with Apatite from Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 15812
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline with Apatite
Locality:Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Superb cluster of many doubly-terminated black schorl tourmaline crystals up to 3 cm. Scattered throughout are small white apatite crystals up to 5 mm (fluoresces yellow). This specimen is exceptionally well crystallized with no point of attachment.
Overall Size:8x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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