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Fluorapatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico

 
Fluorapatite from Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 30701
Mineral:Fluorapatite
Locality:Cerro de Mercado, Durango, Mexico
Description:Flawless crystal of transparent yellow apatite The crystal is prismatic form with simple termination. The rear is incomplete. These crystals are considered an impurity at this iron mine and are removed as they pass down the conveyor.
Overall Size:15x8x6 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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