Natural Green Apatite from Pakistan 11.8g

A substantial natural green apatite crystal from Pakistan, this rough specimen presents a deep, dark forest-green color with a semi-transparent body that shows the internal character of the material. The outer surface retains some natural matrix material along the top edge, while the cleaved faces expose the true color of the crystal interior, which lightens toward a teal-blue-green in better lighting conditions. At 11.8g this is a generous piece with good presence, showing the natural hexagonal crystal structure typical of apatite specimens from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.

Sourced from Pakistan and completely untreated, this is a natural mineral specimen as well as a potential cutting rough for gem cutting enthusiasts. Pakistan's apatite deposits produce some of the most saturated green material on the market, with a color leaning more toward blue-green or forest green than the yellow-green of some other sources. It suits display as a collector mineral, or use as rough for cutting cabochons.

Natural green apatite rough crystal, Pakistan, sold as shown.