Orthoclase (excellent) ex Obodda

Item Description

A superb orthoclase crystal from a much less well-known Pakistan locale - Basha Nala. The textbook, sharply terminated crystal has very high pearlescent luster and is partially translucent. Adding much character is the one termination face etched and embedded with muscovite. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, you can barely see the two small spots of termination edge wear. This fine crystal looks like carved ivory. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock and valued at $200, five or more years ago. Herb valued this orthoclase highly for its form, size, perfection and uncommon locale.