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Aquamarine, Spessartine & Quartz on Albite
- Raikot, Diamar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
- Cabinet, 14.0 x 10.3 x 5.8 cm
- Start Time: 11/05/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/12/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An important and exceptional large aquamarine combination from this obscure Pakistan locale. The sculptural quality of this piece is indeed, striking. An impressive, 4.8 cm parallel-growth cluster of gemmy and lustrous aquamarine crystals with fine blue color is strikingly opposed by the 4.5 cm, glassy, sharply terminated, gem quartz crystal with both water-clear and frosted faces. The mounded albite crystal matrix hosts well-placed smaller quartz points, terminated crystals and sections of schorl or very dark blue/purple tourmaline and two beautifully placed, gemmy, orange-red, spessartine crystals, to 4 mm. The stunning aqua crystal cluster is pristine and the complete all-around quartz crystal has only a small out-of-sight bruise on the back of the termination. Outstanding and aesthetic large combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this piece at $3500, more than 6 years ago. Valued today at $4000-4500. RARE in this large combination
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