Large Fluorapatite xl (David Burgess Coll.)

Slyudyanka, Lake Baikal area, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Cabinet, 10.7 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm
Start Time: 12/13/2018 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/20/2018 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Large, sharp apatite crystals of this quality are very uncommon from this well-known Russian locale. This impressive sharply terminated crystal has beautiful teal-green color, high luster and a striking mottled interor, that highlights this glassy, gemmy/translucent crystal. Complete all-around. A few bruised/contacted areas are noted, but are barely noticeable on this striking large 360-degree crystal. Apatite from Slyudyanka is a classic and desirable mineral species. A very choice and rare large crystal from the David Burgess Collection.

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