Xuebaoding, Pingwu, China

Pale Lilac Apatite — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China

SKU · JX2873
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A pale lilac apatite tablet. Apatite from Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China, 2.7 × 0.8 × 2.4 cm, 6.8 g.
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Specimen details

MineralApatite
LocalityXuebaoding, Pingwu, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaCa5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)
Dimensions2.7 cm × 0.8 cm × 2.4 cm
Weight7 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

A small, flat apatite tablet in pale lilac with frosted faces and a hexagonal outline. Thumbnail size and very light.

Xuebaoding, Sichuan, apatite at 2.7 cm and 6.8 g; a thumbnail.

Size 2.7 × 0.8 × 2.4 cm / 1.06 × 0.31 × 0.94 in; weight 6.8 g / 0.2 oz. Miniature specimen, fits a miniature cabinet or a desk display. What you see in the photos is the piece you receive; any known repair, mount or treatment is disclosed above.

  • Mineral: Apatite
  • Locality: Xuebaoding, Pingwu Co., Sichuan, China
  • Size: 2.7 × 0.8 × 2.4 cm / 1.06 × 0.31 × 0.94 in
  • Weight: 6.8 g / 0.2 oz
  • SKU: JX2873

About Apatite

Apatite is a phosphate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Apatite in our encyclopedia

About Xuebaoding, Pingwu

Xuebaoding (Mount Little Xuebaoding), Huya Township, Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, China — source of cassiterite, scheelite, and beryl on muscovite matrix.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Apatite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Pale Lilac Apatite — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China
Pale Lilac Apatite — Xuebaoding, Sichuan, China
$45.99