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This exquisite specimen features a glassy pink Apatite crystal gracefully perched atop a pristine matrix of Albite, sourced from the renowned mineral-rich regions of Pakistan. The Apatite crystal exhibits a stunning clarity and vibrant pink hue, enhancing its visual appeal and rarity. Its well-formed, lustrous surfaces contrast beautifully with the white Albite matrix, which provides a perfect backdrop that highlights the Apatite's vivid coloration. The overall composition and aesthetic balance of this piece make it a remarkable addition to any mineral collection, showcasing the natural artistry and geological diversity of Pakistan's mineral deposits.
Specimen |
Apatite crystal on Albite |
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Weight | 494 grams |
Dimensions | H: 5.3 x W: 9.2 x D: 4.3cm |
Origin | Chumar Bakhur Mine, Nagar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan |
Treatment | None |
The name ‘apatite’ was introduced by A.G. Werner believably somewhere in the mid-1780s, which he later explained as being named from the Greek verb aπasάω, which means ‘to deceive’ or ‘to be deceptive’, because, as he wrote, “until now it has misled all mineralogists in its identification.” The material is soft, brittle, and sensitive to heat. It has a wide variety of colors. Clear transparent stones are faceted, and chatoyant specimens are cut into cabochons.
Apatite is the most popular phosphate mineral and is the main cause of the phosphorus required by plants. The teeth and bones of most animals, including humans, are composed of calcium phosphate, which is the same material as apatite.
Varieties | Chlorapatite, Fluorapatite, Moroxite |
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Chemical Formula | Ca5 (PO4)3 (F, OH, Cl) |
Hardness | 5 |
Specific Gravity | 3.16 to 3.23 |
Transparency | Transparent |
Lustre | Vitreous |
Crystal System | Hexagonal |
Chakras | Throat Chakra |
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Zodiac | Gemini |
Planet | Jupiter, Mercury |
Color | Colorless, white, yellow, brown, grey, red, pink, purple, blue, green. Some specimens are multicolored |
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