Apatite and Manganotantalite (ex Obodda)

Item Description

A rare and excellent combination specimen from the Shigar Valley and the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Gemmy pink apatites in association with highly lustrous, jet-black manganotantalite blades are very aesthetically perched along the crest of the narrow two-sided rib of glassy and matte-finish albite crystals. The larger, gemmy, pretty pink apatite is 1.3 cm and the two large tantalites are 1.9 cm (doubly terminated) and 1.3 cm. Very seldom will you see such a combination specimen from Pakistan. Valued at $500-650.