Bi-colored gem Spodumene ex Obodda

Item Description

An impressive bi-colored, doubly terminated, floater spodumene crystal from this noted locale and the Herb Obodda dealer stock. A lower section of the glassy, water-clear, waxy luster tabular gem crystal is very light yellow-green (triphane) with the upper termination and one end being a light lilac color (kunzite). The color variations are common for Afghanistan spodumenes. The prism faces are very well-striated and an upper edge face looks twinned! Both terminations are etched and frosted. One end is contacted, but there is no damage, per se. Complete all-around pristine. DIFFICULT to photograph due to the gemminess, luster and striations. A very fine crystal with unusual form. Not many are around today with continuing conflict. Valued by Herb at $600, more than 5 years ago. 87 grams mass.