Apatite

Locality: Liscombe Apatite occurrence, Cardiff Township, Haliburton Co., Ontario, Canada

7 cm doubly terminated mixed translucent and transparent green apatite crystal on matrix. 9.5 cm tall overall specimen. RFC C1510. An excellent example of the apatite called "Asparagus Stone" since it resembles an asparagus stalk.

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