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Apatite from
Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan


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Apatite

Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Apatite

Alchuri alpine-type clefts, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Apatite, etc.

Alchuri alpine-type clefts, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Apatite

Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
01181740017362621448282.jpg
Apatite

Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Apatite

Alchuri alpine-type clefts, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
06275050017272005411386.jpg
Apatite, etc.

Alchuri alpine-type clefts, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
02232590017365461554644.jpg
Apatite

Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
01181740017362621448282.jpg
Apatite

Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
05231220017271971882081.jpg
Apatite

Alchuri alpine-type clefts, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
06275050017272005411386.jpg
Apatite, etc.

Alchuri alpine-type clefts, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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Apatite

Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Locality type:River Valley
Classification
Species:'Apatite' (not an IMA approved species)
Formula:Ca5(PO4)3A
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Albite8
- var Cleavelandite1
Muscovite6
Rutile6
- var Sagenite (of Saussure)3
Calcite5
Schorl5
Siderite5
Clinozoisite3
Beryl3
- var Aquamarine2
Garnet Group1
Quartz1
Spessartine1
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Apatite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Photo GalleryView Gallery (9 photos)
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:836876
Long-form Identifier:1:3:836876:8
GUID (UUID V4):0
Localities for Apatite in this Region
Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Alchuri alpine-type clefts, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Mungo high mines, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Yuno high mines, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Nearest other occurrences of Apatite
7.9km (4.9 miles) ⓘAlchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
11.6km (7.2 miles) ⓘAlchuri alpine-type clefts, Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
22.4km (13.9 miles) ⓘYuno high mines, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
23.9km (14.8 miles) ⓘMungo high mines, Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
26.1km (16.2 miles) ⓘChongo, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
29.0km (18.0 miles) ⓘApo Ali Gun, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
31.5km (19.6 miles) ⓘBaha, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
31.5km (19.6 miles) ⓘChhappu, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
32.3km (20.1 miles) ⓘDassu, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
39.6km (24.6 miles) ⓘTormiq Valley, Haramosh Mountains, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
References
Technical/ Sub – Sector Study On Gemstones In Baltistan, Northern Areas Gem Sector Development Project. Baltistan Culture & Development Foundation
MARWAT, S. K., & ALI, A. TECHNICAL/SUB û SECTOR STUDY ON GEMSTONES IN BALTISTAN, NORTHERN AREAS GEM SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BALTISTAN CULTURE & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (BCDF).
Hassam, Muhammad (2007) Mineralogy and Geochemistry of gemstones and the gemstone-bearing pegmatites in the Shigar Valley of Skardu, Northern Areas of Pakistan. phD, Peshawar University.
 
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