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Apatite

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An unusual apatite from any location, which looks like a drip deposit hanging off what used to be a much more sharply formed crystal and so preserved in a partial state of being dissolved (?). In any case, it is oddly attractive and is an unusually large apatite for the mine, even if not it is a partial crystal. Acquired from the collection of Tim Sherburn, who got it in 1985 while doing cleaning and prep work for mine owner Pala Intl. Not so ugly in person...

Product details

SpeciesApatite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 2.4 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Apatite
Mineral guide
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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
Apatite from Himalaya Mine
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