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Andradite Garnet (superb - rare) ex Obodda
- Mullah Yusef, Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Thumbnail, 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.9 cm
- Start Time: 06/26/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/02/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Andradite garnets are rare compared to the much more common spessartine and grossular garnets from Pakistan. This superb matrix thumbnail features a very attractive, aesthetically placed crystal of andradite with a textbook dodecahedral form. The faces are highly lustrous with a variable light and dark olive green color. The matrix is biotite/muscovite with tiny gemmy andradites. Outstanding and rare material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued at $200-300 for high quality and rarity.
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