Large Beryllonite xl ex Obodda

Paprok, Kamdesh Dist., Nuristan Prov., Afghanistan
Small Cabinet, 8.7 x 5.4 x 4.4 cm
Start Time: 08/06/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/13/2015 6:32:12 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This is an impressive, amazingly sculptural large beryllonite crystal with unusualy striking, typical etched/serrated faces of the species from this locality. The clusters look like a multitude of cogwheels! The colorless crystal is translucent, with the crystal becoming more gemmy toward the contacted back. The surreal display face and terminations are pristine. Beryllonite is a rare Na-Be phosphate found in granitc and alkali pegmatites. This is a large and important example of the species and locale. 213 grams mass. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued $1500

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