{"product_id":"natural-pink-color-apatite-crystals-with-mica-skardu-pakistan-184-gram","title":"Pink Apatite Crystals with Mica – 184 Gram, Skardu, Pakistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA clean, complete pink apatite crystal, terminated and damage free, paired with mica on a piece that holds its own aesthetic standing position without a stand. At 184 grams and 67 x 61 x 37 mm, it's from Skardu, Pakistan, natural throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67 x 61 x 37 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal, Self Standing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkardu, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApatite with Muscovite Mica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes This Specimen Relevant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePink apatite from Skardu shows up across a range of combinations on this site, often paired with schorl or tantalite; this one keeps it simpler, apatite and mica together, which lets the crystal's own color and luster do the work. If you want to see how this compares to our more complex apatite pieces, browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/apatite-crystals\"\u003eApatite Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. For general guidance on judging a specimen like this, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/what-makes-a-mineral-specimen-valuable-7-factors-every-buyer-should-know\"\u003ewhat makes a mineral specimen valuable\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuying Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSince it stands on its own without support, keep that in mind when you unpack it; set it down the way it was meant to sit rather than forcing a different angle. Two videos show the actual piece: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/OoOfsbV_mi4\"\u003eOoOfsbV_mi4\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/QAEkELz_x-g\"\u003eQAEkELz_x-g\u003c\/a\u003e. Ships express.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this apatite specimen natural or treated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural, with no treatment applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this apatite from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkardu, Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it stand on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it has a beautiful standing aesthetic position as formed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47656484045091,"sku":"PR22\/1","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Natural_pink_apatite_showing_excellent_luster.jpg?v=1791360466","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/natural-pink-color-apatite-crystals-with-mica-skardu-pakistan-184-gram","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}