NatroliteThis "Pear Cabochon" cut gem has a beautiful pattern on the surface, somewhat resembling a leopard print or tortoise shell pattern, but still uniquely distinct and different. In reflected light, the color ranges from a "burnt pink" hue to more of a tan beige color, but when the stone is backlit, it shows a beautiful creamy pink to reddish brown color. These are rare and interesting, and if you collect gemstones, it's a must have for your collection,

distinct internal "phantoms"

The name of the cut on this stone is a "Quantum Octagon"

If you collect Apatites

A great representation of these famous old pseudomorphs from the Copper Rose Mine

as I don't think I've ever encountered another one like it

with only a few minor sub-surface inclusions that keep it from being completely transparent

and worthwhile for any Colorado collector to add to their collection

The piece has fine

As you can see from the backlit photo

with the swirling

rich orange-colored crystals

you can see strong red-pink color coming through in areas