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Lustrous, Yellow-Green Apatite Crystals on Calcite - Morocco
This specimen contains several greenish-yellow apatite crystals formed on a cluster of scalenohedral calcite, collected from Imilchil, Morocco.
About Apatite
Apatite is the name given to a generic group of isomorphous hexagonal phosphate minerals. Its name comes from the Greek word apatite, which means 'to deceive': this is because apatite often resembles other common hexagonal-habit minerals. Their bright, lustrous crystals are often found in vugs (small cavities in rock) associated with quartz and calcite. Many crystals are around an inch in length, though larger crystals up to about 4 inches long have been found.
Apatite is the name given to a generic group of isomorphous hexagonal phosphate minerals. Its name comes from the Greek word apatite, which means 'to deceive': this is because apatite often resembles other common hexagonal-habit minerals. Their bright, lustrous crystals are often found in vugs (small cavities in rock) associated with quartz and calcite. Many crystals are around an inch in length, though larger crystals up to about 4 inches long have been found.
SPECIES
Apatite & Calcite
LOCATION
Imilchil, Er Rachidia Province, Morocco
SIZE
Largest Apatite Crystal 1.3", Rock is 6.15 x 4.85"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#277801
