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Anapaite specimens for sale
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Anapaite is a hydrated calcium iron phosphate mineral. It forms as colorless to pale blue-green or green crystals that can appear transparent to translucent, often displaying a vitreous to resinous luster. The typical crystal habit is prismatic to tabular, sometimes forming small aggregates from phosphate-rich hydrothermal environments. Its chemical composition includes calcium and iron in a phosphate framework, with water molecules embedded in the structure, contributing to its relatively low stability under dry conditions.
- Formula
- Ca2Fe2+(PO4)2 · 4H2O
- Rarity
- Rare
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Phosphate, hydrated; Strunz 8.CG.10
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- triclinic
- Mohs hardness
- 3.5
- Specific gravity
- 2.81–2.83
- Luster
- vitreous, pearly
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- colorless, yellow, green
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven
- Crystal habit
- tabular, prismatic, bladed, radiating, granular, massive
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Notable specimens have come from Ukraine, where mineral collectors have encountered well-formed crystals associated with other phosphate minerals in hydrothermal zones. The locally favorable geology supports intimate associations with iron and calcium-rich host rocks, producing crystals that are attractive for their color and clarity. Collectors prize Anapaite for its crisp crystal forms, subtle hues, and the rarity of well-developed specimens from accessible localities. While not among the most famous phosphates, it offers satisfying aesthetic and geological value for focused collections.
