Fluorapatite on Albite

Item Description

For gem and mineral enthusiasts, the Brazilian state of Paraíba is probably most commonly associated with the electric Copper-bearing Tourmaline crystals and gems. But it's not just Tourmaline found there, as there are actually plenty of other species found in the state, including beautiful blue Fluorapatite crystals. This specimen comes to us from a small discovery a few years ago at Campina Grande. It features many lustrous, gemmy, strong blue colored crystals of Fluorapatite measuring up to about 3 mm long sitting atop bladed white Albite matrix. The intensity of the color in the Fluorapatite crystals is significant, as smaller crystals like this are often very pale regardless of the color, so it's a big deal to see such a vivid blue hue in these crystals. A really cool locality piece that would make a nice addition to any Brazilian collection, a phosphate suite, or a collection of worldwide Apatites.