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Object Name |
Apatite |
Object Description |
Specimen consists of two large stout crystals of hexagonal blue-green apatite with pyramidal terminations. The outer faces of one crystal have not fully formed, while the other is well formed. Matrix surrounding crystals is pink massive calcite. |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Calcium fluorine phosphat |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Sp Grav. |
3.1-3.2 |
Hardness |
5 |
Luster |
Vitreous/Glassy |
Streak |
White |
Fracture |
Conchoidal |
Classification |
Geology |
Search Terms |
Mineral |
Dimensions |
H-5.38 W-6.77 L-7.27 cm |
Catalog Number |
9182 |