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Ferrocolumbite with Spessartine (ex Obodda)
- Shengus (Shingus), Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 6.1 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm
- Start Time: 12/21/2014 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/30/2014 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Several deep red color, gemmy, lustrous of trapezohedral Spessartine crystals up ot 5 mm across associated with black bladed crystals of Ferrocolumbite measuring up to 9 mm sit atop white blocky crystals of Albite. The piece is somewhat three dimensional showing good overall form. I don't remember seeing Spessartine with Ferrocolumbite like this from Pakistan before, and it is certainly different for Shengus. For Garnet collectors, this is a unique specimen I think. Ex Herb Obodda specimen.