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Fluorite (rare for locale - fluorescent) ex Obodda
- Tenkergin Mine, Iul'tinskiy Mining Complex, Chukotskii Okrug, Russia
- Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.9 cm
- Start Time: 02/27/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/06/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Fluorite from this obscure mine and mining district is RARE. A striking, pristine, 4.3 x 3.8 cm light seafoam-green cube dominates this very showy and aesthetic piece. The crystals have lightly frosted faces with waxy luster. For interest, two sides of the large cube are color-zoned with an ivory interior. Bright purple fluorescence. Looks like Dal'negorsk fluorite, but it's not. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued by Herb at $500, more than five years ago. It is certainly worth more today for quality and rarity.