Gemmy Tourmaline & Lepidolite (excellent) ex Obodda

Paprok Mine, Kamdesh Dist., Nuristan Prov., Afghanistan
Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm
Start Time: 05/02/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/09/2013 6:40:30 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A dramatic and aesthetic combination piece from Paprok. A 3.5 cm, pristine, gemmy, pastel-pink, tourmaline crystal proudly crowns the matrix of lustrous, lush lavender lepidolite disks and smaller tourmalines. The gemmy tourmaline at the base is 2.3 cm and the piece rests on a very sculptural bench of albite. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock and valued at $2200, five or more years ago. A high quality, very sweet combination spiker for this auction. Valued at $2750-3000.

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