BASTNAESITE
Explore rare natural bastnaesite-(Ce) specimens from the world’s premier locality at Zagi Mountain, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Selected for sharp hexagonal tabular geometry, lustrous waxy faces, and rich honey-orange to reddish-brown coloration.
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Zagi Mountain Bastnaesite-(Ce) Specimens
Zagi Mountain in northwestern Pakistan is universally recognized as the finest locality on Earth for crystallized bastnaesite-(Ce), a rare earth cerium carbonate fluorite mineral.
Collector Highlights:
- Crystal Habit: Sharp, well-formed hexagonal plates and tabular prisms with distinct basal striations.
- Matrix Associations: Frequently associated with rare astrophyllite needles, sharp zircon octohedrons, and quartz.
All pieces are ethically sourced directly from the rugged pockets of Zagi Mountain, unpolished and preserved in their authentic natural state.