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Cassiterite on Muscovite and Albite
- Shengus, Haramosh Mts., Skardu Dist., Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 6.2 x 4.8 cm
- Start Time: 10/21/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/29/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A 1.9 x 1.7 cm cluster of sharp, mirror-bright, jet-black, cassiterite crystals is aesthetically set in the undulating matrix of grayish, pearlescent, muscovite blades with snow-white, albite crystals. Cassiterite of this quality is rare for Pakistan and this is an excellent piece with great display aesthetics! The back has been sawed to enhance the display quality. Comes mounted on a custom-made lucite base. Valued at $600-750.