{"product_id":"purple-apatite-crystal-shigar-valley-pakistan","title":"Purple Apatite Crystal | Shigar Valley, Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and unusual \u003cstrong\u003enatural purple Apatite crystal from Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e. This miniature collector specimen has a delicate lilac-purple colour, translucent areas and a naturally formed crystal habit, with a prominent main crystal rising from a smaller adjoining crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15g\u003c\/strong\u003e and measuring around \u003cstrong\u003e12.4 × 7.7mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a particularly lovely example for collectors of unusual Apatite, Pakistani minerals and natural crystal specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApatite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a calcium phosphate mineral that occurs in an unusually broad range of colours, including blue, green, yellow, pink and purple. While blue and green material is perhaps more familiar in the crystal market, purple Apatite offers a beautiful alternative with soft violet and lilac tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes from \u003cstrong\u003eShigar Valley in the Shigar District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, an area renowned among mineral collectors for producing an exceptional variety of crystallised mineral specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntention \u0026amp; Chakra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal traditions, purple Apatite is associated with \u003cstrong\u003emental clarity, insight, inspiration and spiritual awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is often used symbolically when working through mental blocks, developing intuition or seeking a clearer perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts violet colouring is most closely associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eThird Eye Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally connected with intuition, perception and higher awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus \u0026amp; Mental Clarity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Eye Chakra \u0026amp; Crown Chakra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Crystal Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this specimen has been left in its natural crystal form rather than polished or carved, its original structure remains the focus. Natural crystals are often associated symbolically with authenticity, growth and allowing things to develop in their own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe defined upright crystal also gives the piece a naturally directional appearance, traditionally associated with focus and directing intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Apatite\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12.4 × 7.7mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Crystal Specimen\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will receive the exact Purple Apatite specimen photographed. Natural mineral specimens may display inclusions, fractures, contact points, irregular surfaces and variations created during their natural formation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harpo's Angels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58931719307599,"sku":null,"price":113.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1238\/5615\/files\/download_4a3fcf43-c9be-4d1d-87e2-20ab07b66b37.png?v=1790770235","url":"https:\/\/harposangels.co.uk\/products\/purple-apatite-crystal-shigar-valley-pakistan","provider":"Harpo's Angels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}