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Fluorapatite from Shah Nassir Peak, Nyet, Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 82158
Mineral:	Fluorapatite
Locality:	Shah Nassir Peak, Nyet, Braldu Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:	Lustrous transparent pale-purple fluorapatite crystals with areas of light-colored matrix on the surfaces where they were attached to the cavity walls. The fluorapatite crystals are equant hexagonal form with flat terminations. Fluoresces yellow under UV illumination. Ex. Miller collection T3708; ex. D. Blauwet
Overall Size:	30x24x20 mm
Crystals:	6-15 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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