Apatite-(Caf)
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At the 2008 Denver Show, a dealer showed up with a small batch of golden apatites from a new find in Colorado. New finds of gem crystals in Colorado are rare. This is a fat, chunky crystal, translucent-to-transparent (this is the top transparency for the find), with a glassy hexagonal termination. Weighs 36 grams.
Product details
SpeciesApatite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.4 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Eagle Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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hexagonal crystals with vivid greens, blues, and violets; forms range from pegmatites to alpine pockets, valued for color, form, and affordability.Regional guide
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