Apatite and Epidote (classic locale) ex Obodda

Knappenwand, Untersulzbach Valley, Salzburg, Austria
Small Cabinet, 6.3 x 4.2 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 12/07/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/12/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Epidote and apatite combination specimens from Knappenwand are a worldwide classic. Water-clear, colorless, gem, tabular, apatite crystals 1.2 cm are aesthetically scattered on the chlorite schist matrix covered with green actinolite (variety byssolite) hairs. Byssolite hairs are also included in the apatites. The scattered clusters of tiny, gem, olive-green epidote crsytals are classic and fine compliment. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this excellent piece at $600, more than five years ago.

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