Bikitaite and Fluorapatite

Bikitaite is a rare zeolite occurring in only two known localities, as an alteration product of spodumene in lithium-rich pegmatite dikes. This large specimen has blades to 2cm scattered about dozens of pale purple Fluorapatites. A pale tan/pinkish crust coats many crystals. Not sure what species but possibly rhodochrosite.

Locality: Foote Lithium Company Mine, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina

Composition:   lithium tectosilicate and calcium fluorophosphate