Quartz ("Faden") (ex Obodda)

Tole (Tui), Wana, South Waziristan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Pakistan
Cabinet, 12.8 x 9.7 x 4.7 cm
Start Time: 04/09/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/16/2015 6:45:09 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Quartz is beloved for it thousands of habits found around the world. Some of the most distinctive Quartz specimens found in Alpine deposits are the attractive "Faden" crystal groups. This specimen shows the classic "Faden" (German word for string) form that are well known from this locality. The piece exhibits very notable "Fadens" that run across the length of the excellent, sharp, lustrous, colorless, GEM/gemmy, crystals creating this beautiful display specimen. There is a light coating of iron oxide creating a pleasing golden-yellow overtone. The overall quality of the crystals on the Quartz is good. These Pakistani pieces seemed to have dried up in recent years, and I personally think they are highly underappreciated for what they are. Priced at $950. Enjoy. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock.

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