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Picture a captivating large cabinet-sized specimen from Pakistan, where nature's artistry has seamlessly combined Muscovite crystals and Microcline to create a mesmerizing display. The Muscovite crystals, with their characteristic silvery sheen, are elegantly arranged, catching and reflecting light in a dazzling dance. These lustrous sheets contrast beautifully with the subtle hues of Microcline, a feldspar mineral known for its delicate shades of green and blue. The intricate interplay of these minerals forms a harmonious composition that showcases the geological wonders of Pakistan. This specimen not only captures the essence of Earth's natural beauty but also serves as a testament to the geological processes that shaped these crystals over millions of years.
Specimen |
Muscovite crystals on Microcline |
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Weight | 1342 grams |
Dimensions | H: 20 x W: 15 x D: 7 cm |
Origin | Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan |
Treatment | None |
The name Muscovite was introduced by A.G. Werner believably somewhere in the mid-1780s, which he later explained as being named from the Greek verb Muscovite, which means ‘to deceive’ or ‘to be deceptive’, because, as he wrote, “until now it has misled all mineralogists in its identification.” The material is soft, brittle, and sensitive to heat. It has a wide variety of colors. Clear transparent stones are faceted, and chatoyant specimens are cut into cabochons.
Muscovite is the most popular phosphate mineral and is the main cause of the phosphorus required by plants. The teeth and bones of most animals, including humans, are composed of calcium phosphate, which is the same material as apatite.
Varieties | Chlorapatite, Fluorapatite, Moroxite |
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Chemical Formula | Ca5 (PO4)3 (F, OH, Cl) |
Hardness | 5 |
Specific Gravity | 3.16 to 3.23 |
Transparency | Transparent |
Lustre | Vitreous |
Crystal System | Hexagonal |
Chakras | Throat Chakra |
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Zodiac | Gemini |
Planet | Jupiter, Mercury |
Color | Colorless, white, yellow, brown, grey, red, pink, purple, blue, green. Some specimens are multicolored |
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