Anatase (Alpine-type) & Quartz ex Obodda

Item Description

These recent anatase specimens are some of the finest quality "Alpine-type" anatase in the world. Reminiscent of the finest TRUE ALPINE Anatase specimens from the Alps or even the top quality "Alpine-type" specimens from Norway, these crystals are just as sharp, lustrous and perfect! If these specimens from Pakistan were found in Italy, Switzerland or Norway, they would be worth thousands! of dollars a piece to knowledgeable collectors (if you could even get a European collector to part with one). That's how good they are. This particularly aesthetic combination specimen hosts three superbly placed anatase crystals next to a striking cluster of water-clear to translucent, chlorite-included quartz crystals. The razor-sharp, lustrous, doubly-terminated, deep inky blue color anatase crystals measure up to 8 mm on the quartz-rich matrix. Nearly pristine, with only gentle bruising to the large quartz termination. Great anatase crystals and association on a wonderfully contrasting matrix. An outstanding combination miniature. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued by Herb at $700, five or more years ago. Today a $1000 would be a fair price.