Fluorapatite on Calcite

Item Description

Two large doubly terminated apatite crystals are dramatically set in parallel on the light pink calcite matrix on this impressive large specimen from this well-known Canadian locale. The lustrous, textbook hexagonal crystals are typically layered with mottled reddish-brown color. Areas of glassy, translucent, olive-green translucence are a classic and excellent accent. The striking crystals are 9.8 and 9.4 cm long. Both crystals are repaired, which is certainly acceptable in the context of the species and locale. This excellent and UNCOMMON matrix Canadian classic is from an East Coast collection. Seldom on the market in this matrix quality.