Apatite
| Description: |
Because it is found in many different colors, the name Apatite comes from the Greek “to deceive. Apatite can be found transparent (clear), translucent (cloudy), or opaque (cannot see through) and in colors from white to brown, green, yellow, or violet. It is usually found as six-sided crystals, mainly in veins with quartz, feldspar, and iron ores. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1469 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Apatite Minerals |
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