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Lilac Kunzite (excellent) ex Obodda
- Mawi pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
- Miniature, 5.0 x 2.4 x 2.3 cm
- Start Time: 12/23/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/29/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A beautiful and unusually blocky gem kunzite crystal from recent finds at Mawi, Afghanistan. Most of the crystal is water-clear with very high luster. One prism face is glass-smooth, with a great view in to the interior and the other four are well-striated. One chisel termination face is very lightly frosted, while the other is strikingly etched and frosted, with a canyon. The crystal has gorgeous lilac color, especially on the C-axis. A striking, blocky, sharply terminated and very colorful crystal. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, with only a bit of contacting by the feldspar. Excellent quality for the size. 61 grams. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock and priced at $650, five or more years ago. Valued $900-1200 today. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!!