Turquoise, Apatite
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A very rare and unusual pseudomorph of TURQUOISE after APATITE! The bright blue turquoise (the very bottom where the matrix attachment was has been sliced to show its super bright blue color) has completely replaced the apatite crystals, retaining their euhedral form. 5.3 x 2.9 x 2.7 cm
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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prized for saturated blue-to-teal colors and spiderweb matrix; localities such as Nishapur, Bisbee, Morenci drive collecting of natural nodules.Regional guide
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