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Fluorapatite from Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac County, Québec, Canada

 
Fluorapatite from Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac County, Québec, Canada

Fluorapatite from Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac County, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 51221
Mineral:Fluorapatite
Locality:Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac County, Québec, Canada
Description:Doubly-terminated translucent green-brown fluorapatite crystal with flat faces that have surface impressions of surrounding calcite where they crystallized simultaneously. The fluorapatite crystal is elongated hexagonal form with pyramidal terminations. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:13x5x4 cm
Crystals:130 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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