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Lot 8580

Rare Apatite

3 December 2006, 11:00 PST
Los Angeles

US$1,800 - US$2,200

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Rare Apatite

Itaobim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
An unusual stone for the collector, this oval faceted, golden brown apatite is rare for its hue, exceptional luster and immense size. The name apatite comes from the Greek word apate, meaning “to deceive,” because it can be easily confused for a variety of other stones such as tourmaline, peridot and beryl. Weighing 168 carats and measuring 45.0 x 29.0 x 17.5mm

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