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Apatite-(CaOH), Orthoclase


Apatite-(CaOH) : Ca5[OH|(PO4)3], Orthoclase : K[AlSi3O8]

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Locality: Sapo Mine, Goiabeira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
This Apatite has finally been correctly identified as the species Hydroxylapatite, very less common than Fluorapatite. Crystals form a very aerial arch of flat hexagonal dipyramids on an Orthoclase matrix. Very aesthetic.
Sapo Mine, Goiabeira, Aimorés, Minas Gerais Brazil
Found in 2006
Specimen size: 8.6 x 6.7 x 4 cm
Main crystal size: 1.7 x 1.1 cm
Zoned fluorescence long & short UV


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