Double Terminated Pink Apatite perched on Schorl with Albite from Pakistan
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This striking specimen features a stunning double-terminated pink apatite crystal, delicately perched on a matrix of jet-black schorl, creating a dramatic contrast. The apatite exhibits a rich, vibrant pink hue with excellent luster, showcasing its pristine terminations and natural elegance. The schorl, a variety of black tourmaline, serves as a sturdy yet visually captivating base with its glossy, striated surface. Interspersed throughout the piece are sparkling white albite crystals, adding a touch of lightness and textural variety to the composition. Sourced from the mineral-rich regions of Pakistan, this rare and aesthetically balanced combination is not only a collector’s delight but also a testament to the geological beauty of natural formations.
Product Information:
| Specimen | Pink Apatite on Schorl and Albite |
|---|---|
| Weight | 17 grams |
| Dimensions | H: 3.3 x W: 3 x D: 1.5 cm |
| Origin | Chumar Bakhur Mine, Nagar Valley, Skardu, Pakistan |
| Treatment | None |
Description:
The name ‘apatit’ was introduced by A.G. Werner believably somewhere in the mid-1780s, which he later explained as being named from the Greek verb aπasάω, which means ‘to deceive’ or ‘to be deceptive’, because, as he wrote, “until now it has misled all mineralogists in its identification.” The material is soft, brittle, and sensitive to heat. It has a wide variety of colors. Clear transparent stones are faceted, and chatoyant specimens are cut into cabochons.
Apatite is the most popular phosphate mineral and is the main cause of the phosphorus required by plants. The teeth and bones of most animals, including humans, are composed of calcium phosphate, which is the same material as apatite.
Apatite Cluster Specimen Information:
| Varieties | Chlorapatite, Fluorapatite, Moroxite |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | Ca5 (PO4)3 (F, OH, Cl) |
| Hardness | 5 |
| Specific Gravity | 3.16 to 3.23 |
| Transparency | Transparent |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Crystal System | Hexagonal |
Apatite Cluster Specimen Association:
| Chakras | Throat Chakra |
|---|---|
| Zodiac | Gemini |
| Planet | Jupiter, Mercury |
| Color | Colorless, white, yellow, brown, grey, red, pink, purple, blue, green. Some specimens are multicolored |
Healing Properties of Apatite Cluster Specimen:
Acceptance, Communication, Clarity of concentration, Focus, Fights viruses, Intellect, Intellectual pursuits, Learning, Peace, and harmony, Stimulates thoughts & ideas, Unconditional Love.
- Apatite Cluster Specimen is a stone of exhibition. It is related to service and humane pursuits.
- Apatite Cluster Specimen is attuned to fortune, yet connects to past lives.
- Apatite Cluster Specimen stimulates the growth of our spiritual attunement and psychic gifts, aiding communication and deepening meditation and self-expression on all levels.
- Apatite Cluster Specimen balances the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual bodies, eliminating overactivity and stimulating underactivity.
- Psychologically, it increases motivation, draws off negativity about oneself and others. It is helpful for autism and hyperactivity in children.
- Apatite Cluster Specimen enhances creativity and intellect. It clears frustration and confusion, reducing irritability and awakening the inner self.
- Apatite Cluster Specimen increases knowledge and truth and eases anger, sorrow, and apathy.
- Apatite Cluster Specimen can successfully help in suppressing hunger and raising the metabolic rate, encouraging healthy eating. It heals the glands, meridians, and organs and overcomes hypertension.
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