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Faden Quartz encl. Brookite (RARE) ex Obodda
- Toyee, Wana, South Waziristan, FATA, Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 4.1 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 05/08/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/15/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Brookite is RARE from Toyee, well-known for superb faden quartz specimens. This sculptural, 360-degree cluster of water-clear to translucent, doubly terminated quartz crystals hosts a 1.0 cm, brown brookite blade near the tip of the largest quartz crystal. The faden or "string" is distinctly visible down the center of the piece. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, with only trivial bit of bruising to a couple of quartz tips. Both ends were contacted against the vug walls. A facinating and perhaps unique combination from this locale from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued at $400 by Herb, more than 5 years ago.