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Purple Apatite — Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan, Afghanistan A large, singular purple apatite crystal from the renowned Mawi Pegmatite in Nuristan, Afghanistan — one of the world's most celebrated gem mineral localities. This crystal represents an exceptional size for the material, and it delivers on every metric: the color saturation is extreme, the clarity is outstanding with strong internal light transmission, and the termination is lustrous and well-defined. A specimen that exemplifies what Mawi apatite is capable of at its finest. Key Features Locality: Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan, Afghanistan — world-renowned gem mineral source Color: Deeply saturated purple — extreme saturation for this material Size: Large singular crystal — exceptional for Mawi apatite Clarity: Outstanding — strong internal light transmission Termination: Lustrous and well-defined Display Quality: Cabinet specimen Weight: 3.21 grams A benchmark-quality purple apatite from one of Afghanistan's most storied pegmatite ...