Apatite - Bear Lake Diggings, Tory Hill, Ontario, Canada

Sourced from the legendary Bear Lake Diggings near Tory Hill, Ontario, this apatite specimen represents one of Canada’s most classic collecting localities. The crystal exhibits the vibrant green to blue-green coloration that makes apatite from this site famous, with lustrous, sharply defined hexagonal faces. Bear Lake Diggings has long been closed to collecting, making specimens like this increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors. The clarity and size of the crystals reflect the exceptional quality for which this deposit is renowned worldwide.

This apatite is more than just a mineral specimen—it is a piece of Ontario’s rich geological and collecting history. Its aesthetic qualities make it a highlight in any collection, while its provenance ties it to one of the best-known mineral localities in Canada. Perfect for both advanced collectors and enthusiasts alike, this specimen embodies the beauty and rarity that has made Bear Lake Diggings a name synonymous with world-class apatite.

Approx. specimen size: 55mm x 25mm x 25mm

Approx. weight: 70 grams