Carbonate-fluorapatite has recently been identified in the south Wales coalfield. It occurs within ironstones as minute water-clear crystals with a superficial resemblence to the infinitely more common siderite.
Quality of samples:
Poor for species, only of interest for locality collectors. (#)
Rarity at site:
Very Rare
Confirmation
Validity:
Confirmed
Confirmation Methods:
Visual Identification
References
References:
Journal of the Russell Society Volume 8, Part2. 2005, pp 98-101
