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Apatite-(Caf)

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A castle-like cluster of unusual elongated apatite "blocks" are joined at caddy-corners to form this bizarre cluster. The longest crystal in the middle is 5 cm, and several have odd, hollow tips. The Sapo mine is currently an apatite collector's paradise with unusual growths and forms, such as this.

Product details

SpeciesApatite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 4.5 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Sapo Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Apatite
Mineral guide
Learn about Apatite
hexagonal crystals with vivid greens, blues, and violets; forms range from pegmatites to alpine pockets, valued for color, form, and affordability.
Apatite
Regional guide
Apatite from Sapo Mine, Brazil
from Sapo Mine, Brazil: green to color-zoned crystals with hydroxylapatite and fluorapatite varieties; a pegmatite marquee prized for form and color.