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Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Rocks and Minerals
➔ Apatite
Identifier:
16871
Description:
Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals with various colors. They are often used to make fertilizer and this specimen was found in Kragero, Norway.
Formula:
Ca
5
(PO
4
)
3
(Cl/F/OH)
Dimensions:
1 1/2 in." h 2 1/2 in." w
Source:
Museum Collection
Rights:
Creative Commons Zero (CC0 1.0)
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