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Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change


Product No.: bb08-011



 
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change
Rare Xenotime Crystal Color Change

 

 

Mineral:
Xenotime -(Y) , Solid-Solution Series: Chernovite-(Y)-Xenotime-(Y)
Chemical Formula:
YAsO4 - YPO4
Size:
16,0 x 9,4 x 8,7 mm
Weight:
14,74 ct or 2,95 g
Transparence:
translucent
Quantity:
1
Origin:
Zagi Mountain (Zegi), Mulla Ghori, Khyber Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Pakistan

This is a rare Xenotime crystal from Zagi Mountains in Pakistan. Only a small lateral area of the thinner end is disclosing some damage, apart from this the crystal is fully terminated with resinous luster and distinctive tetragonal shape. This specimen is made of at least 3 intergrown single crystals. There is a color shift from orangey-brown under day light to yellowish hues in incandescent light. A rarely found crystal from this locality

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