Apatite-(Caoh), Orthoclase - Sapo Mine, Brazil
Ready to become a top collector?
Start here
specimen
Apatite-(Caoh), Orthoclase
Description
These remarkable and unusual apatite-(CaOH) specimens were really the only major new find at the 2005 Munich Show, of quantity and visual appeal. Italian dealer Riccardo Prato had gone to Brazil himself when the pocket came to light and got the most and best. This fine cabinet piece consists of fat, dipyramidal crystals to 3.0 cm generously scattered on contrasting orthoclase matrix. No more of this style have been found since.
Details
ColorsBrown
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.4 x 9.0 x 2.4 cm
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
DateOwnerPriceNote
2024/08Unknown
Not disclosed
UnknownThe Arkenstone
Not disclosed
Origin