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Pink Apatite Crystals Cluster on Muscovite Rose Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. A phosphate mineral named after the Greek word apate means deceit since it is similar to many other minerals in appearance. It can be difficult to distinguish between individual members of the primary apatite group, however, most of the fine crystals and collector specimens are of the fluorapatite type.
This particular specimen features a beautiful pink color apatite crystal aggregate on attractive and compact silvery-white bladed muscovite. The apatite crystals have an amazing mirror luster with vibrant pink coloration and very good translucency. Furthermore, the muscovite flower adds so much beauty and aesthetic to this adorable miniature size specimen. Indeed a pretty and neat piece for collection in such visual impact.
Specimen Type | Pink Apatite Crystals Cluster on Muscovite Rose |
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Weight | 332 grams |
Dimensions | 8.7 x 8.3 x 4.5 cm |
Origin | Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan |
Treatment | None |
The name ‘apatit’ 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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