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Diopside (Alpine Type) ex Obodda
- Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Baltistan, Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 2.4 x 1.4 cm
- Start Time: 08/11/2012 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/16/2012 6:30:04 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very aesthetic, 360-degree cluster of sculptural, stepped, parallel-growth, sharply terminated, diopside crystals from Alchuri and the Herb Obodda dealer. The mirror-luster crystals are very dark green with striking and beautiful zones of grass-green gemminess. Nearly pristine, with only a trivial bit of termination edge wear. A wonderful and uncommon "Alpine Type" specimen from this locale. Valued by Herb at $400, five or more years ago. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!