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Schorl Tourmaline with Muscovite and Fluorapatite from Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Schorl Tourmaline with Muscovite and Fluorapatite from Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 17588
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline with Muscovite and Fluorapatite
Locality:Basha Nala, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Many interconnected crystals of black schorl tourmaline with muscovite mica at the base and scattered 2-4 mm apatite crystals (fluoresce yellow under UV illumination). Fully crystallized on all sides.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:2-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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