Afghanite & Lazurite (rare combo) ex Obodda

Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Miniature, 3.9 x 3.4 x 2.0 cm
Start Time: 01/11/2013 12:00:00 am (CST)
End Time: 01/17/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Afghanite and lazurite combination specimens (with both on the same piece) are rare from the famous deposits of the Koksha Valley, the Type Locality for both species. A 1.7 cm, sharply terminated, hexagonal, cornflower-blue afghanite is aesthetically set in marble next to blocky, dark blue lazurite. Fine and rare quality combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this at $350, five or more years ago.

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