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Identity HelpNew find from Afghanistan
30th Apr 2011 11:20 UTCCraig Mercer OP
I'd be interested to know what you guy's think about this one ??
Craig.
Craig.
30th Apr 2011 16:20 UTCsteven garza
Dear Craig;
Due to the curved nature of the hex xls, which is fsairly common in late stage phosphates, I believe those to be MOST excellent fluorapatites; also, note the "washed out" color & luster near the ends of the xls - again, another common characteristic of fluorapatites. Nice specimen & awesome color.
Your friend, Steve
Due to the curved nature of the hex xls, which is fsairly common in late stage phosphates, I believe those to be MOST excellent fluorapatites; also, note the "washed out" color & luster near the ends of the xls - again, another common characteristic of fluorapatites. Nice specimen & awesome color.
Your friend, Steve
30th Apr 2011 23:38 UTCCraig Mercer OP
Wow Steve, you have blown me away with that ID, I would not have given fluorapatite a second thought.
I'm contiuosly stunned by the knowledge displayed here on Mindat
Thank you so much Steve, you have truly made my day.
I'm contiuosly stunned by the knowledge displayed here on Mindat
Thank you so much Steve, you have truly made my day.
1st May 2011 10:23 UTCGuest
My vote goes to Aquamarineeeeee.
1st May 2011 18:59 UTCRob Woodside 🌟 Manager
Does it fluoresce? What is the hardness? The colour is so odd it is probably worth an EDS. I can't see distinct Hexagonality in the photo. The habit looks like Beryllonite, but not the colour.
1st May 2011 23:17 UTCCraig Mercer OP
Thanks for your reply Rob. I will do some testing and post the results.
Concerning EDS, I have so many specimens that need to be properly tested that I don't know where to start.
Concerning EDS, I have so many specimens that need to be properly tested that I don't know where to start.
2nd May 2011 19:50 UTCRay Ladbury
Maybe vesuvianite var. cyprine?
2nd May 2011 20:33 UTCUwe Kolitsch Manager
What's the cross-section in the top view?
9th May 2011 09:18 UTCCraig Mercer OP
Rob, It does not fluoresce. I will check hardness tonight.
Uwe I will post a couple more photo's of the top for you to look at, I'm just not sure.
Uwe I will post a couple more photo's of the top for you to look at, I'm just not sure.
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