Excellent, transparent 2.3 cm crystal of pink fluorapatite on an albite and muscovite matrix. Pink apatites from the Urucum mine are quite rare and often mistaken for morganite. The crystal has a small 1 mm ding as shown in the photos; otherwise it is superb. The muscovite is also very well crystallized. Fluoresces chalky white under both SW and LW UV. 5.8 x 4.6 x 4.4 cm.

Fluorapatite from the Urucum mine is discussed on page 340 of Minerals & Precious Stones of Brazil, by Carlos Cornejo and Andrea Bartorelli. Photos by Joe Budd.