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Gem Topaz & Cleavlandite on Microcline ex Obodda
- Dassu, Shigar Valley, Skardu Dist., Baltistan, Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 8.3 x 5.4 x 5.2 cm
- Start Time: 10/11/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/16/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A 2.9 cm, water-clear, gem topaz crystal with pretty champagne color and a classic modified pinacoidal termination is attractively accented with a corsage of glassy, lustrous cleavelandite blades. The sculptural matrix of sharp, blocky, pastel-pink microcline crystals, with a striking large cavity, enhances the placement of the topaz and cleavelandite. Showy, excellent and uncommon combination material from this very well-known locale and the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this fine piece at $500, more than five years ago. It is certainly worth more today.