large DT Fluorapatite xls (classic locale) Kidwell Coll.

Item Description

Classic and impressive large doubly terminated floater parallel-growth apatite from this famed Ontario area. The highly lustrous, textbook hexagonal crystals are mostly a variegated pinkish-brown dramatically and colorfully accented with areas of gemmy yellow-green. The offset terminiations on both ends and the side car termination on one side add much character. From the worldwide mineral collection of Albert Lewis Kidwell (January 1, 1919 - August 16, 2008). Al was a well-known mineral collector and research geologist with Carter Oil Company and later Exxon Oil Company in Houston, Texas. The phosphate species Kidwellite was named in his honor in 1974. 1150 grams or 2.5 pounds mass! An outstanding and pristine large 360-degree apatite from the Bancroft area. Every turn presents a different perspective.