Kategorie: Paraiba Apatite

Paraiba Apatite is a rare and vibrant variety of apatite known for its striking neon blue to turquoise color, resembling the famous Paraiba tourmaline. The vivid color is caused by the presence of trace elements like copper, giving it an intense, glowing appearance. Typically transparent to translucent, it has a vitreous luster and exhibits a soft hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale. Paraiba Apatite is found primarily in Brazil, particularly in the Paraiba region, and is highly sought after for its unique color and rarity. Despite its beauty, it requires careful handling due to its relatively low hardness.