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Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan

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Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan 6 cm tall x 7 cm wide Fluorapatite is found in several colors, purple being the most sought after. This specimen from a remote and mountainous region of Afghanistan consists of a group of intergrown crystals of tabular form with a rich indigo purple exterior shading into a golden yellow center and white cleavelandite attached to the back. To find an example that is a true defined bicolor like this piece is extremely rare. This fluorapatite was found in 2021 in a small pocket with less than a dozen additional crystals. It is the largest and finest from the discovery.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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    0
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6601237056702
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