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Apatite-(CaF) : Ca5[F|(PO4)3] | |
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Konar (Kunar; Konarh; Konarha; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan Rich cluster almost completely covered with purple fluorapatite crystals to 7 mm. The crystals cover almost all sides except the bottom. No damage, no missing crystals. Fluoresces under UV illumination. Overall size of mineral specimen: 5x3x3 cm. Size of individual crystals: 3-7 mm. |
| © 2001 John H. Betts | Photo ID: 709 View Count: 671 |
Apatite-(CaF) : Ca5[F|(PO4)3] | |
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Konar (Kunar; Konarh; Konarha; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan This is a HUGE, terminated purple apatite crystal from Afghanistan. It is translucent, and has a nice purple glow to it in good light. 3.8 x 2.3 x 2.1 cm |
| © Rob Lavinsky | Photo ID: 37024 View Count: 573 |
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Konar (Kunar; Konarh; Konarha; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan A jet black, lusterous, nicely terminated schorl crystal is host to a group of pink apatite crystals aesthetically situated in various positions.The apatite crystals fluoresce yellow when exposed to SW. 3.75 x 1.3 inches. www.freilichminerals.com |
| © Joseph A. Freilich, LLC | Photo ID: 141149 View Count: 120 |
Apatite-(CaF) : Ca5[F|(PO4)3], Quartz : SiO2, Albite : Na[AlSi3O8] | |
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Konar Valley (Kunar Valley), Konar (Kunar; Konarh; Konarha; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan Excellent, deeply colored crystal of fluorapatite on slightly smoky quartz crystals. The fluorapatite crystal is perfect and measures 3.0 x 2.1 x 1.7 cm. The quartz crystals are clear, with minimal damage to the edges. Ex. Dr. E.E. David and Houston Museum collections. Photograph by Edward Rosenzweig. |
| © Edwards Minerals | Photo ID: 18065 View Count: 525 |
Apatite-(CaF) : Ca5[F|(PO4)3], Spodumene (Var: Kunzite) : LiAl[Si2O6], Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18] | |
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Konar Valley (Kunar Valley), Konar (Kunar; Konarh; Konarha; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan Perfect peppermint colored specimen containing gemmy green Tourmaline, colorless gemmy Kunzite and translucent pink Apatites on a feldspar matrix. Makes me smile everytime I look at it. FOV: about 8 cm across. In the personal collection of J. Wingard. |
| Photo ID: 26876 View Count: 394 | |
Apatite-(CaF) : Ca5[F|(PO4)3] | |
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Laghman (Lagman; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan A crystal of rich violet apatite to 2cm length. The crystal has formed as a "jacket" an earlier formation, and is prevented from being fully hexagonal by contact - no damage - along its underside. The crystals fluoresce yellowish orange under SW UV light. |
| © 2002 Thames Valley Minerals | Photo ID: 5371 View Count: 1339 |
Apatite-(CaF) : Ca5[F|(PO4)3] | |
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Laghman (Lagman; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan Cluster of pale purple fluorapatite crystals with complex terminations. The largest crystal is 8 mm long. Overall size of mineral specimen: 2.5x1.5x1.5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 2-8 mm. |
| © 2000 John H. Betts | Photo ID: 214 View Count: 469 |
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Laghman (Lagman; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan Lustrous crystals of the very desirable PURPLE color of apatite Dimensions:- 7.6 x 6 x 1.3 cm |
| © Dave Harris 2008 | Photo ID: 169207 View Count: 240 |
Apatite-(CaF) : Ca5[F|(PO4)3] | |
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Laghman (Lagman; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan A cute 1.5 by 1.3 cms group of transparent purple crystals. JSS specimen and photograph. |
| © 2007 JSS | Photo ID: 133381 View Count: 151 |
Apatite-(CaF) : Ca5[F|(PO4)3], Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18] | |
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Laghman (Lagman; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan 7.2 x 6.4 x 3.7 cm. A very colorful association specimen featuring many lilac colored, sharp, gemmy, hexagonal Apatite crystals which are associated with a few gemmy, prismatic green Tourmaline crystals on contrasting off-white color Feldspar matrix. The piece can be displayed from either side, one shows the associated Tourmaline crystals, but ... |
| © Rob Lavinsky | Photo ID: 164056 View Count: 137 |
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