Fluorapatite and Quartz with Pyrite


Fluorapatite / Quartz with Pyrite

Fluorapatite
Formula: Ca5(PO4)3F
System: Hexagonal
Colour: Colorles to white when ...
Lustre: Vitreous, Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Waxy, Greasy
Hardness: 5

Pyrite
Formula:FeS2
System:Isometric
Colour:Pale brass-yellow
Hardness:6 - 6½
Streak: Greenish-black



From: Panasqueira, Portugal
Collection: Dr. Joan Mrssague
Photo: Jeff Scovil
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