Fluorapatite, Amphibole

This specimen features a red fluorapatite crystal with a highly unusual habit with it's tabular, striated, textured surface, and odd termination. Though complete, the crystal appears as though it's "been through hell and back," showcasing irregularities that hint at a turbulent formation process. The fluorapatite sits atop a matrix made up of amphibole, possibly a pyroxine. The crystal originates from the Smart Mine, also known as the "Miller Property," a calcite vein dyke system once mined for fluorapatite, used in fertilizers.

This locality is well-known among local rockhounds for producing bizarre mineralizations where crystals often exhibit signs of breaking, re-healing, or appearing as though they were melted and re-formed multiple times. This specimen exemplifies such a phenomenon, an unusual and visually intriguing specimen that stands out as an oddball from a classic Grenville locality, capturing the geological complexity of the area.