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Hematite Apatite & Quartz

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Hematite Apatite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Acqua Bianca valley, Gorfigliano, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.5 × 3 × 4.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.20cm
Description

Bright hematite tabular crystals up to 1.2 cm with quartz and a single colorless fluorapatite crystal over a carpet of green chlorite.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hematite

Formula: 
Fe2O3
Strunz: 
4.CB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
5.0 - 6.0

Apatite

Synonym Of: 

Chlorapatite

Formula: 
Ca5(PO4)3Cl
Strunz: 
8.BN.05
Hardness: 
5.0

Fluorapatite

Formula: 
Ca2Ca3(PO4)3F
Strunz: 
8.BN.05
Hardness: 
5.0

Hydroxylapatite

Formula: 
Ca5(PO4)3(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BN.05
Hardness: 
5.0
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
5

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White
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1) If the main photo does not directly reflect the actual size of the piece/s, view all photos and read full listing descriptions to get a good idea of the piece/s your purchasing. Weights and sizes are close approximations, sizes may vary slightly due to the direction one may try and measure. We try to showcase damage in photos the best we can, but if you are directly concerned about damages or flaws it's your responsibility to contact us prior to purchasing.

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