Fluorapatite purple and top-notch both from the

and top-notch both from the standpoint of excellence and associations

The main crystal is doubly terminated with a beautiful internal color and near WATER CLEAR transparency

well-formed elongated twin

A charming thumbnail specimen of these beloved pseudomorphs from New Mexico

An amazingly bright yellow-green glow can be seen that is almost unmatched in fluorescent minerals

Fluorapatite purple and top-notch both from theA fantastic miniature display specimen of the famous Fluorapatite specimens from Panasqueira, Portugal from the collection of my father, Richard Kosnar. This locality dates back over a century to 1896 and is actually still active today! The Apatites from this area are among the most recognizable and desirable for the species as the wide range of colors, along with their beautiful form, have made them a favorite among collectors for decades. Many of