Fluorapatite, Pea Ridge Mine, Washington County, Missouri, USA

$200.00

Size: 3.2x2.9x2.4 cm

Species: Fluorapatite

Locality: Pea Ridge Mine, Washington County, Missouri, USA

Description: A fluorapatite from a very unusual locality. The Pea Ridge is a former iron Mine that was active from 1964 to 2005. Material from here was not commonly found. The main species that were of interest to collectors were fluorite, calcite, and less commonly fluorapatite. This specimen is in good condition well terminated and complete all the way around. The backside has minor chalcopyrite and small iron included quartz crystals.

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ID: 26347

Size: 3.2x2.9x2.4 cm

Species: Fluorapatite

Locality: Pea Ridge Mine, Washington County, Missouri, USA

Description: A fluorapatite from a very unusual locality. The Pea Ridge is a former iron Mine that was active from 1964 to 2005. Material from here was not commonly found. The main species that were of interest to collectors were fluorite, calcite, and less commonly fluorapatite. This specimen is in good condition well terminated and complete all the way around. The backside has minor chalcopyrite and small iron included quartz crystals.

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ID: 26347