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Fluorapatite & Lepidolite

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Fluorapatite & Lepidolite

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Description
Locality: 
Mount Rubellite Quarries, Hebron, Oxford County, Maine, United States of America
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.1 × 2.1 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.60cm
Description

Very pale lilac tabular fluorapatite to about 6 mm. The large xl is dinged on the bottom (as I hope is clear from the close-up photo). Associated with small, sharply formed, lepidolite of a yellow-tan color. (The label says “cookeite”, but that was probably a quick ID based on the color - without checking under a scope.)

Weight 0.7 oz (including TN box). Single item (small box) shipping weight 2.7 oz. This could be combined with other items, up to a total weight < 4 oz, for the same postage.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Fluorapatite

Formula: 
Ca2Ca3(PO4)3F
Strunz: 
8.BN.05
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
5.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Sauberg Mine, Ehrenfriedersdorf, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

Lepidolite

Synonym Of: 

Mica Group

Formula: 
KLi2Al(Si4O10)(F,OH)2 to K(Li1.5Al1.5)(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2
Group Parent: 
Mica
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.5
Colour: 
Pink, light purple, light rose red
Streak: 
White
LMB minerals

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In addition to the standard terms and conditions, please note the following. Almost all IDs are visual. While in most cases the ID is obvious, there may be cases where it is not. If you are doubtful about a particular ID, please ask for more information. Or do not bid! Similarly, if you are not sure that the specimen meets your criteria, do not bid. I have tdone the best I can with the photos. Nevertheless, if you are not happy with a specimen for any reason, I will refund the bid price – but not the shipping costs (unless the fault is clearly mine) – if the specimen is returned. This policy applies even if analysis of the specimen shows that my ID was incorrect. When in doubt, ask - or don’t bid. Note that most crystals at MSH and Varennes are micros - even if on large specimens. Please pay attention to the stated sizes. Any customs duties, fees etc. are the responsibility of the buyer.