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Tormiq, Haramosh Mountains, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Northern Areas, Pakistan
  • Starting Time:6/3/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:6/10/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:Toenail
  • Size Description:3.1 x 2.8 x 2.6 cm

Description:An unusual pair of intergrown, tabular to blocky hexagonal Apatite crystals with a soft lilac-grey hue. The faces alternate between glassy and matte luster and translucent in certain portions of the crystals. The piece is nearly a floater as it is crystallized all the way around and has some sub-surface and intergrown pocket clay. I have not seen Apatite specimens with this unique appearance from Pakistan or any other locality for that matter.