Hambergite (excellent - uncommon locale) ex Obodda

Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Small Cabinet, 5.4 x 1.9 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 10/10/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/15/2015 6:59:29 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A large for the locale, sharply terminated, elongated, pearlescent, transparent to translucent, ivory-colored hambergite prism. Hambergite, a rare accessory mineral in gem pegmatites, is a beryllium, borate and sharp elongate crystals are known from only a few localities. It is uncommon from Pakistan and is extremely rare from this very obscure Pakistan valley. Complete all-around and pristine. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued at $1500-1800. Old material. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!

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