Apatite (M708)
The freestanding main crystal is 17 mm across in short prismatic habit. It shows almost colorless framing with intense violet color in the center. The faces are lustrus and termination is sharp. The smaller crystal at the lower base is in the same condition. To the right hand side the main crystal is framed with Quartz. No significant damages to report.
The freestanding main crystal is 17 mm across in short prismatic habit. It shows almost colorless framing with intense violet color in the center. The faces are lustrus and termination is sharp. The smaller crystal at the lower base is in the same condition. To the right hand side the main crystal is framed with Quartz. No significant damages to report.
The freestanding main crystal is 17 mm across in short prismatic habit. It shows almost colorless framing with intense violet color in the center. The faces are lustrus and termination is sharp. The smaller crystal at the lower base is in the same condition. To the right hand side the main crystal is framed with Quartz. No significant damages to report.
Apatite (M708)
Afghanistan
LOCATION
Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Kunar, Afghanistan
SIZE
36 x 26 x 18 mm
DESCRIPTION
The freestanding main crystal is 17 mm across in short prismatic habit. It shows almost colorless framing with intense violet color in the center. The faces are lustrus and termination is sharp. The smaller crystal at the lower base is in the same condition. To the right hand side the main crystal is framed with Quartz. No significant damages to report.