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Apatite, Schorl


Apatite, Schorl : [Na][Fe2+3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18]

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Locality: 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

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