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Clinoenstatite (rare) ex Obodda
- Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Pakistan
- Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm
- Start Time: 04/20/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/25/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Clinoenstatite is a rare Pyroxene Group species and is rare from any worldwide locality. It is extremely rare from the deposits of the Shigar Valley. Sharp, highly lustrous, dark olive-green crystals have a beautiful translucent shimmer in bright light. Showy two-sided material. Leave it to intrepid Himalaya specialist, Herb Obodda, to find such a rarity. Ex. Herb Obodda specimen. ID is from previous owner.