Apatite (NMNH G11507) | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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This 39.01ct apatite is from Madagascar and exhibits a yellowish-green color. It is the largest faceted apatite from this locality in the National Gem Collection.

Rectangular cushion-cut greenish yellow apatite weighing 39.01 ct. [AUTO]

Rectangular cushion-cut greenish yellow apatite weighing 39.01 ct. [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Apatite - Primary

Record Last Modified:: 17 Sep 2024
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB007MYI
USNM Number:: NMNH G11507-00

Color:: Greenish yellow
Cut:: Rectangular cushion
Weight:: 39.01 ct

Place:: Sofala, Mozambique, Africa

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_11722393

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/323f02bb5-54d8-4798-acbc-b595032d7ab9

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