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Carbonate-Rich Apatite

#RS57640

Carbonate-Rich Apatite

#RS57640
Availability
Sold
Size
6 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm - Sm Cabinet 
Formula
Unavailable
Locality
Mapimi dist., Durango, Mexico

Here's a rare form and habit of apatite from Mapimi. It is probably from the Asterillo mine, which is referenced in the Mexico special Issue II, Sept-Oct 2003, V34 n5. 

It is botyroidal light green very similar to carbonate apatite from the Tip Top mine in South Dakota.

Collection
RC Stamberg Collection

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