Green apatite from Pakistan 4g

A compact natural green apatite crystal from Pakistan, this rough specimen is a dark, nearly opaque piece with a dramatically deep appearance. Up close the surface reveals dense black needle inclusions radiating through a dark blue-green body, creating a striking visual texture that gives the stone a mysterious, almost rutilated quality. The crystal sits in a natural matrix pocket and has a raw, unpolished character that makes it especially interesting as a mineral specimen. The intense dark green-to-nearly-black color is highly unusual for apatite and gives this small piece a lot of personality.

Untreated and from Pakistan, this specimen is a remarkable natural curiosity as much as a mineralogical piece. The dense needle inclusions are a naturally occurring feature of certain Pakistani apatite and make this stone quite unlike most faceted or rough specimens typically seen in the market. Perfect for mineral collectors who appreciate dramatic natural characters and unusual inclusions. It can also be used as an artistic specimen or lapidary rough for cabochon work where the included material would create stunning visual effects.

• Stone type: Natural apatite
• Treatment: Untreated
• Form: Rough crystal
• Size: 19.8 x 16.5 x 6.5 mm
• Weight: 4 g
• Clarity: Semi-transparent
• Origin: Pakistan

Natural green apatite rough crystal with inclusions, Pakistan - sold as shown.