Pargasite (ex Obodda)

Sar-e-Sang River, Sar-e Sang, Koksha Valley, Khash & Kuran Wa Munjan Districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Miniature, 4.6 x 3.0 x 2.6 cm
Start Time: 08/20/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/27/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A wonderful example of the rarely seen Pargasite specimens from Afghanistan. This area is best known for its Hauyne / Lazurite / Lapis specimens, but a few Pargasites made their way out of the marbles and on to the collector's market. This specimen came out of the ground about 5 years ago, and is one of the better matrix specimens I have offered in the auctions. The main crystal, which has an interesting golden straw color, measures 1.1 cm and has good luster with sharp faces sitting atop a matrix of contrasting white marble. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock.

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