| 07881: Fluorapatite and Spessartine - $18 Skardu Area, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Thumbnail - 2.1 x 1.5 x 1.4 cm 7.9 grams Fluorescent (SW) Specimen status: Reserved Send an email with specimen number to order A glassy, lightly frosted, red brown
spessartine garnet crystal is partially overgrown by a
tabular, colorless fluorapatite crystal. This fluorapatite
glows a brilliant lemon yellow under shortwave UV. The
garnet is complete all around with no obvious point of
attachment to matrix, whereas the apatite has minor
edgewear and one small area which may have been a point of
attachment. An interesting association specimen, in fine
condition overall.
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