| Gewicht | 0,546 kg (546 gr) |
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| Dimensions | 6,8 × 6,8 × 6,8 cm |
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| SKU | 21208 |
Blue Apatite Sphere
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Blue Apatite Sphere from Madagascar
Apatite
Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals mostly found in shades of blue-green to green, but yellow, violet and colourless varieties are also known. The name comes from the Greek apate, meaning "deception", as apatite is often confused with other minerals. It is a common constituent of phosphorus-rich rocks and plays an important role in biological processes, as it is also found in teeth and bones of humans and animals.
Major deposits of apatite include Brazil, Mexico, Myanmar, Russia and Madagascar. The mineral forms in both magmatic and metamorphic rocks and is also present in phosphate deposits. Apatite has the chemical formula Ca₅(PO₄)₃(F,Cl,OH). Apatite has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale.
Sources: Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Apatite
Our blue apatite spheres are carefully selected for colour, markings or a combination of these. Apatite is by nature a relatively porous mineral. As a result, small imperfections may occur, such as natural openings that have been locally filled or lightly touched up. This is characteristic of Apatite in this form and does not detract from the appearance of the product. The photos shown are a realistic image of the specimen you receive.
