Fluorapatite (Trimingham Coll.)

Item Description

This striking and colorful piece is an excellent representative specimen of this material featuring a well-formed, sharp, lustrous, prismatic, hexagonal crystal with a pyramidal termination and layered rich teal-blue color (better seen when backlit). These phosphate deposits are well-known for these deep blue fluorapatite crystals. Ex Bob Trimingham Collection. Valued at $500.