Fluorapatite

Nov 20, 2024 | Fluorescent Minerals by Species

Fluorapatite, the most common mineral generally referred as “apatite”.

Yellow fluorescence under midwave is quite typical, but my other colors are possible under any UV light.

Often it shows some very interesting fluorescent zoning!

SC1005 – Fluorapatite from the Skardu Area, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Fluorescence under midwave UV light.
Normal light.

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