Columbite-(Fe) & Spessartine on Albite (rare combo) ex Obodda

nr. Shengus, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Pakistan
Miniature, 5.3 x 4.8 x 3.2 cm
Start Time: 10/12/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/18/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A rare and outstanding group of lustrous, tabular, black crystals aesthetically perched on stunning, sharp, columnar, pearlescent, albite crystals from a small find many years ago. The large crystal is 1.1 cm. The back holds a 1.6 x 1.5 cm cluster of bruised glassy spessartine garnets, as a bonus. Rare and choice combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this fine piece at $700, five or more years ago.

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