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Fluorapatite in Quartz from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico

 
Fluorapatite in Quartz from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico

Fluorapatite in Quartz from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorapatite in Quartz from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 24343
Mineral:Fluorapatite in Quartz
Locality:Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico
Description:Flawless crystal of reddish-yellow apatite in white chalcedony matrix. The left portion of the termination is incomplete. The chalcedony fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. One of the gemmiest specimens I have from this classic location.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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