About this Specimen:
47 × 39 × 23mm
82g
This is a half piece, lengthwise, with parts of its natural termination and beveled edgespreserved. The colour is vibrantly yellow, and looks really amazing when backlit.
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Apatite is a fascinating group of phosphate minerals—often mistaken for other minerals, hence its name from the Greek apatao ("to deceive"). Occuring in many different colours, it is often mistaken for other minerals like beryl, tourmaline, or quartz. It is also the world’s main source of phosphorous. In other words, a lot of apatites get crushed up for fertiliser production.
The Fulford Mining District itself is not well known, and apatite from the area is not often available for sale.
Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXGpqkoD4EF/?img_index=1
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Note: These are real and natural products, and so might have some flaws or imperfections. We have done our best to pick the best pieces available, but nature is often imperfectly perfect. Therefore, please only make the purchase if you are alright with this.
About this Specimen:
47 × 39 × 23mm
82g
This is a half piece, lengthwise, with parts of its natural termination and beveled edgespreserved. The colour is vibrantly yellow, and looks really amazing when backlit.
———
Apatite is a fascinating group of phosphate minerals—often mistaken for other minerals, hence its name from the Greek apatao ("to deceive"). Occuring in many different colours, it is often mistaken for other minerals like beryl, tourmaline, or quartz. It is also the world’s main source of phosphorous. In other words, a lot of apatites get crushed up for fertiliser production.
The Fulford Mining District itself is not well known, and apatite from the area is not often available for sale.
Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXGpqkoD4EF/?img_index=1
———
Note: These are real and natural products, and so might have some flaws or imperfections. We have done our best to pick the best pieces available, but nature is often imperfectly perfect. Therefore, please only make the purchase if you are alright with this.
