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Fluorapatite from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Fluorapatite from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Fluorapatite from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Fluorapatite from Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 37742
Mineral:Fluorapatite
Locality:Dassu, Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Several intersecting transparent apatite crystals mounted to a polished acrylic display stand for easy handling. The apatite crystals fluoresce bright yellow under UV illumination.
Overall Size:16x13x7 mm
Crystals:2-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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