JH11623 Baratovite, Microcline, Apatite, Darai-Pioz Glacier, Tajikistan

Description

Up for bid is specimen of Baratovite with several other minerals from the Darai-Pioz Glacier in Tajikistan. Under SW UV (First Picture) the Baratovite fluoresces White and the Microcline matrix fluoresces Red. Under MW UV (Second Picture) the Apatite fluoresce Violet.
Baratovite is a very rare silicate mineral that was discovered in 1974 at the Dara-Pioz Glacier. This locality is in a very remote and hostile area and is only accessible by helicopter. This is an exceptional specimen that came from my personal collection.
Description: Baratovite (FL White SW), Microcline (FL Red SW), Apatite (FL Violet MW)
Location: Darai-Pioz Glacier, , , Region of Republican Subordination, Tajikistan
Size: 2.8" x 1.4" x 1.1"
Weight: 4 oz
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