Apatite, Muscovite and Albite (ex Obodda)

Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Pakistan
Small Cabinet, 5.9 x 5.0 x 4.5 cm
Start Time: 09/12/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/22/2011 6:35:23 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A large 3.7 cm, lustrous, translucent, pretty pastel-pink, apatite crystal is aesthetically nestled in a matrix of pearlescent muscovite books and albite on this showy and excellent combination specimen from the Shigar Valley. Pink apatites of this size, classic, textbook hexagonal form and quality are actually quite rare from this locale. Choice and uncommon combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued at $450-500.

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