Erongo Mountain, Karibib, Erongo Region, Namibia

2.9 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm

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Fluorapatite ranging in color from a rich lavendar color to blue. The specimen is a bit complex in its growth but essentially is a large purple colored hexagonal crystal with core of blue along with white colored Albite and Muscovite The purple colored material is translucent and has a glossy luster. The color and size of the crystal are unusal for the location.

Condition: Good

Flaws: Some of the blue Apatite crystals are incomplete. One termination of the large purple Apatite crystal is in very good condition; at the other end, only a small portion of the termination is complete.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Africa | Phosphates | Tectosilicates | Phyllosilicates | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars