Tumbled Blue Apatite / 20-50mm AVG - 1 LB. LOT menu boulder illustrating the geological processes of

illustrating the geological processes of mineral precipitation and crystallization that contribute to its diverse colors and textures

sodalite does not contain any pyrite inclusions the way lapis does

Pieces measure approximately 22 cm x 14 cm avg

with the initial layer that forms and the surrounding minerals and conditions affecting subsequent layers and giving agate its wide variation in appearance

Material Origin: (Brazil)

Tumbled Blue Apatite / 20-50mm AVG - 1 LB. LOT menu boulder illustrating the geological processes ofQuantity: 1 pound Average size range: 20 to 50 millimeters Apatite comes from the Greek word apat, meaning to deceive, because in its raw form it is very easy to mistake it for other minerals. Gem quality apatite is less common, and most apatite is used to make phosphate for fertilizer or as a source of rare earth metals like uranium and thorium.