Turquoise-Apatite, Pseudomorph; Sonora, Mexico; MM; unique piece

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T1025175

 

 

Turquoise-Apatite, Pseudomorph from Sonora, Mexico. Micromount as unique piece for mineral collectors.

 

Rare pseudomorph of turquoise-blue apatite crystal from Sonora, Mexico. This exceptional micromount specimen displays the fascinating transformation of an original crystal into vividly colored apatite. The fine crystal structure remains well-defined, making it an excellent example of mineralogical replacement processes.

Sonora is renowned for its complex geology and outstanding pseudomorphs. This specimen originates from a smaller find in a region famous for diverse secondary minerals. The combination of color intensity, crystal form, and scientific relevance makes this piece especially valuable to advanced collectors.

A true highlight for any collection focused on pseudomorphs, apatite varieties, or Mexican localities. Micromount as unique.

 

This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.

Sizes   Description approx. Sizes in mm/cm approx. Sizes in INCH
Capsule Capsule 0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in
TN/mm Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in approx. 0.5–2.5 cm max. 1 in
Min Miniature specimen will not fit a TN or MM box anymore approx. 2.5–5 cm approx. 0.2–1.0 in
Scab small cabinet specimen approx. one-third to half a hand size approx. 5–9 cm approx. 1.0–2.0 in
Cab cabinet specimen full hand size approx. 9–15 cm approx. 2.0–3.5 in
large Cab large cabinet specimen approx. two hand sizes approx. 15–30 cm approx. 3.5–6.0 in
very large Cab very large cabinet specimen everything larger, no upper limit    

 

Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.

Abbreviation Meaning
xl single crystal, possible with matrix
xls noticeable crystals
(xl) embedded or damaged
(xls) embeddet or damaged
MASS massive and/or amorphous pieces
TYP type locality of the original description
SWUV shortwave-UV-reaction
UV ultraviolet reaction
SC self-collected
U unique (single unique piece)

 

Usage Instructions

This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.

 

 

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shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) 0.020000

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