FLUORAPATITE

Ehrenfriedersdorf, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Status

Available

Size

6.5 x 5.8 x 1.6 cm (Small Cabinet)

Collection

Ex. University Of Arizona Collection

Description

An excellent specimen of Fluorapatite from the classic location of Ehrenfriedersdorf Germany. The Fluorapatite forms crystals to 1.1 cm, mostly standing upright from the Quartz matrix. Their colour is a pleasing light violet, with a high luster reflecting from the crystal faces. The prism faces show faint striations parallel to the 'C' crystal axis. The Fluorapatite fluoresces orange under LWUV light. A fine specimen of Fluorapatite from a classic location.

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Owner

Kristalle and Crystal Classics