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Nambulite (rare) ex Herb Obodda
- Kombat Mine, Grootfontein District, Namibia
- Thumbnail, 0.6 x 0.4 x 0.3 cm
- Start Time: 01/09/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/16/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Nambulite is a very rare complex lithium silicate, with easily the finest examples of the species coming from the famous Kombat Mine. This lustrous, translucent, rich rose-red crystal has frosted faces with a light coating. Complete all-around. One edge face is contacted, with no damage, per se and the opposite edge face is cleaved. RARE on the market. It is from a one-time find at the Kombat Mine in the early 1970s. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued at $1000.