Gemmy large Scapolite (fluorescent) ex Obodda

Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Miniature, 5.0 x 3.3 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 03/03/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/10/2016 6:30:46 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Scapolite is the name of a recognizable very complex silicate, but is actually a member of the Marialite-Meionite Series. This is an oustanding and rare large crystal from a small find a number of years ago. The sharply terminated, well-formed tetragonal crystal is very glassy, gemmy to translucent and has pinkish-gray color. Crystals of this size and quality are RARE from the Koksha Valley. Bright yellow-orange fluorescence. Choice material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this fine crystal at $600, more than 6 years ago. It is certainly worth more today. 70 grams mass.

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