Gem DT Spodumene var. Triphane (ex Obodda)

Pech, Chapa Dara District, Konar Province, Afghanistan
Toenail, 3.0 x 2.2 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 06/29/2014 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/03/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking water-clear, gem, doubly terminated, triphane (yellow-green spodumene) from Pech with fine form. This waxy luster crystal has a pleasing light yellow-green apple color. The crystal looks like a transparent green banner flying in a very stiff wind! Chisel termination faces on both ends are etched/frosted and have a bit of embedded clay. A fine, pristine, floater crystal from this noted locale. 49.78 carats or nearly 10 grams mass. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock.

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