Augelite Gemstone - Gemstones TV

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Augelite, named after the Austrian mineralogist and mining engineer Prof. Johann August Breithaupt, who first described it in 1868, belongs to the phosphate mineral group. It is primarily found in hydrothermal veins, typically associated with phosphatic deposits in aluminum-rich regions. Augelite occurs in various geological settings, including granite pegmatites, quartz veins, and sulfide deposits, offering geologists and gem enthusiasts a diverse array of locales to discover this stunning mineral.

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