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Gem Aquamarine on Albite ex Obodda
- Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 8.4 x 5.4 x 4.0 cm
- Start Time: 11/03/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/08/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A gorgeous, striking, water-clear, 8.0 cm, pencil aquamarine crystal with a totally limpid pinacoidal termination is aesthetically set on the matrix of blocky, pearlescent albite crystals and smaller aquas, including a very nifty tabular crystal with an etched termination. Another small aqua has tiny schorls embedded-on and included-in the crystal. A trivial bit of termination bruising noted, but has no impact on the overall quality of this piece. This is a classic, very aesthetic and fine Shigar Valley combination specimen from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. An impactful 360-degree specimen. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this beauty at $1200, five or more years ago. Valued today at $1500-1800.