Apatite (unusual crystal group)

Tormiq, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
Miniature, 4.3 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm
Start Time: 02/17/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/24/2011 6:45:30 pm (CST)
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Item Description

An unusual group of intergrown, hexagonal Apatite crystals with a soft lilac-grey hue. The faces alternate between glassy and matte luster and translucent in certain portions of the crystals. The piece is well crystallized all the way aroudn, save the bottom where it is contacted. The piece has some sub-surface and intergrown pocket clay, giving it a very strange appearance. I have not seen Apatite specimens with this unique appearance from Pakistan or any other locality for that matter.

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