Actinolite, Pyroxene Group, Hematite, Apatite, Quartz

Specimen ID: 0DL-164

Mineral(s)
Actinolite : ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Pyroxene Group : ADSi2O6
Hematite : Fe2O3
Apatite : Ca5(PO4)3(Cl/F/OH)
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
As recorded:
Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
57mm x 42mm x 30mm
Description
Specimen from recent and very unusual find of the yellowish-pinkish apatites associated with pseudomorphs of hematite, quartz and actinolite probably after pyroxene. Good contrast and unusual association!
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Name withheld

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