Pargasite (ex Arnaud Collection)

Luc Yen, Yenbai (Yen Bai) Province, Vietnam
Miniature, 4.1 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 01/03/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/10/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A good example of the now well known Pargasite specimens from Vietnam. This specimen came out of the ground about 6 years ago (2007), and is one of the better small cabinet matrix specimens I have offered from this locality in the auctions. The crystal, which has a pleasing green color, and measures 1.8 cm and has decent luster sitting atop a matrix of contrasting white marble. Crystallized Pargasite with this color is not common in the world. Please note that the marble matrix has been carved, which is very common for these specimens, as the locals love to carve specimens out of the rock. From the collection of John Arnaud.

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