{"product_id":"blue-apatite-sphere-d-natural-madagascar","title":"Blue apatite sphere (D) — natural, Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA polished blue apatite sphere from the Anosy region of Madagascar, its colour running from ocean blue toward green as the light shifts across the curve. Apatite forms in igneous and metamorphic rock, and the Anosy region is one of the best-known sources for the blue-green material. At 5 on the Mohs scale it is softer than quartz, so it rewards careful handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue apatite (fluorapatite, Ca₅(PO₄)₃(F,Cl,OH))\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anosy region, Madagascar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 on the Mohs scale; softer than quartz, handle with care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None known. Natural blue-green colouring; not heat-enhanced as far as we can determine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 690 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic stand included (not the stand shown in the photo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll receive the exact piece photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crystal Showroom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57924627857752,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/4880\/5720\/files\/tg-d-5.jpg?v=1786206811","url":"https:\/\/thecrystalshowroom.com\/products\/blue-apatite-sphere-d-natural-madagascar","provider":"The Crystal Showroom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}