Fluorapatite with Actinolite (var: Byssolite) inclusions New Mexico much of the specimen has

much of the specimen has a coating of a secondary clay mineral

This attractive "Emerald" cut gem really catches one's attention despite its smaller size

Due to the incredible clarity of the crystals

Specimen # BOL711B53

and I really think it looks better in person

Fluorapatite with Actinolite (var: Byssolite) inclusions New Mexico much of the specimen hasThis specimen was collected in the summer of 2016, and we were able to pick up what, so far, have been the best pieces from this discovery. These are gorgeous "Alpine" type specimens of Apatite with classic inclusions of "Byssolite" that are incredibly similar to the classic and desirable specimens from the Knappenwand in Austria. This piece comprises sharp, well formed, tabular, hexagonal crystals of VERY GEMMY colorless Fluorapatite which are