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Pink Appetite Specimen - 418g

$199.99

Pink Apatite Crystals on Muscovite Mica Matrix – Skardu Pakistan Mineral Specimen - 418g

Product Description

A beautiful 418-gram natural Pink Apatite mineral specimen from Skardu, Pakistan, featuring numerous soft rose-pink Apatite crystals distributed throughout a highly textured Muscovite mica matrix.

The most impressive feature of this specimen is the abundance of visible Pink Apatite. Multiple substantial crystals emerge from the matrix across several areas of the specimen, ranging from smaller embedded crystals to larger chunky formations displaying attractive pale rose-pink coloration and areas of translucency.

The Apatite contrasts beautifully against an extensive formation of silvery-bronze Muscovite mica. The Muscovite forms dense stacks, books and bladed aggregates across much of the specimen, producing exceptional sparkle and texture as the specimen is moved under light. Areas of white to cream-colored matrix add additional contrast between the pink crystals and reflective mica.

At 418 grams, this is a substantial cabinet-size specimen with excellent three-dimensional character and visual interest from numerous viewing angles. Natural contacts, inclusions and incomplete crystal areas are visible throughout, while the combination of abundant Pink Apatite and highly reflective Muscovite creates an especially attractive Pakistani mineral specimen.

Key Features

  • 418-gram natural mineral specimen
  • Numerous Pink Apatite crystals
  • Soft rose-pink to pale pink coloration
  • Several substantial chunky Apatite crystals
  • Attractive translucent areas
  • Apatite distributed across multiple surfaces
  • Extensive natural Muscovite mica matrix
  • Highly reflective silvery-bronze mica
  • Dense bladed and stacked Muscovite formations
  • Excellent pink and metallic color contrast
  • Highly three-dimensional cabinet specimen
  • Natural contacts and incomplete crystal areas visible

Locality

Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

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