Fluorapatite (rare ''Faden'' group)

Sapo Mine, Ferruginha, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Ex. Michel Jactat
Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm
Start Time: 12/07/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/14/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Winning Bid: $153
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Item Description

There are a few minerals which form in "Faden" growths. Most people are familiar with "Faden" Quartz, but this is a gorgeous and hard to find "Faden" group of Fluorapatite crystals from the famous discovery at the Sapo Mine. This small cabinet specimen features sharp, lustrous, attractive Fluorapatite crystals of a soft green hue, which are interconnected due to the internal "Faden" (German world for string) line that runs the length of the piece. There's even a little "baby Faden" flaring off of one end for a nice touch. Very choice and aesthetic example from this famous discovery, as I can't find any damage, save one small point of contact on the end where it detached from the pocket wall.
From the collection of retiring French mineral dealer, Michel Jactat.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$153 12/14/2023 4:27:29 pm (CST)
$143 12/14/2023 4:27:29 pm (CST)
$98 12/10/2023 12:59:07 pm (CST)
$88 12/10/2023 12:59:07 pm (CST)
$80 12/10/2023 9:14:25 am (CST)
$70 12/10/2023 9:14:17 am (CST)
$66 12/10/2023 9:14:17 am (CST)
$35 12/09/2023 4:28:22 pm (CST)
$30 12/09/2023 4:28:22 pm (CST)
$10 12/08/2023 1:12:05 am (CST)