Fluorapatite on Quartz from Brazil

This is an intense, Neon purple Apatite from well known locality of the world for Apatite.

I am not aware of any large pockets or finds of this material but, from time to time, it apparently came out.

I am told this mostly dates to the 1960s and 1970s.

Small sparkly crystals of Perfect gemmy Apatite crystals sits on double terminated Quartz with super luster and small fine snow white Albite grown with it.

The Apatite has intense color and higher luster with great gemminess distinguish these few choice Apatite from their (still rare) modern Afghani counterparts which may at first glance appears similar.

This sparkling jewel-like cluster is absolutely complete all around.

A tiny bit of sparkling albite crystallization adhering on the plate of Quartz with the Apatite makes the contrast really stunning.

Extremely rare to find such a jewel in such a perfection.

Fluorapatite on Quartz from Brazil Specifications

Mineral:
Fluorapatite on Quartz

Cabinet Small Mineral:
LWD: 7.2 x 4.1 x 1.4 cm

Weight: 60 grams

Quality: Rare

Locality:
Urucum mine, Galileia, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil.