Blue-Green Fluorapatite on Calcite from Lake Baikal, Russia

A beautiful blue-green fluorapatite crystal on orange-toned calcite matrix from Slyudyanka, Lake Baikal, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. This small cabinet specimen features vivid teal to blue-green fluorapatite crystals nestled into a warm cream-orange calcite matrix.

The fluorapatite has a bright vitreous luster and attractive crystal form, standing out sharply against the colorful calcite host. The contrast between the cool blue-green apatite and warm-toned matrix makes this a very eye-catching display specimen.

This is a one-of-a-kind natural mineral specimen — you will receive the exact piece shown in the photos.

Details:

Mineral: Fluorapatite on Calcite
Locality: Slyudyanka, Lake Baikal, Irkutsk Oblast, Russian Federation
Size: 7.7 × 7 × 5.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 1.40 cm
Category: Crystals on matrix
Size Range: Small cabinet
Color: Blue-green fluorapatite with orange/cream calcite matrix
Condition: Natural specimen