Fluorapatite (fluorescent) & Tantalite-(Mn) rare combo ex Obodda

Pech, Chapa Dara District, Konar Prov., Afghanistan
Small Cabinet, 9.5 x 7.0 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 12/10/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/17/2015 6:36:07 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Glassy, translucent, pinkish-tan, tabular fluorapatite crystals, to 1.3 cm, are richly and attractively scattered on the sculptural albite matrix. The dramatically set at the top 7 mm sharp, lustrous, metallic tantalite-(Mn) crystal is a super and uncommon accent for this exceptionally fine combination from Pech. A bonus on the back are the sharp, clay-coated quartz points. Choice and rare combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued at $1000-1250. Bright yellow fluorescence.

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