Augelite crystals from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada, Gerd Tremmel collection – small cabinet specimen as unique piece
Augelite crystals from Rapid Creek, Yukon, Canada, from the Gerd Tremmel collection. The specimen displays numerous pale yellow to cream-colored Augelite crystals, irregularly distributed across a dark brown to grayish-black fine-grained matrix. The crystals are mostly small but clearly recognizable as individual crystal forms, occurring in dense, surface-covering aggregates. Locally, slightly lustrous crystal faces contrast with the generally matte appearance of the matrix. Overall, the piece represents a classic example of this renowned locality and is a typical cabinet-size specimen for collectors of rare phosphate minerals.
Geology & Origin
Augelite is an aluminum phosphate that typically forms in phosphate-rich metamorphic rocks. The Rapid Creek locality in Yukon, Canada, is regarded as one of the world’s most important sources for rare phosphate minerals and complex phosphate parageneses. Mineralization is associated with highly differentiated veins and lenses, where Augelite commonly occurs alongside other complex phosphates. The deposit is internationally recognized for its scientific significance and exceptional mineral diversity.