Richerite (ex Obodda)

Kiran, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Prov., Afghanistan
Thumbnail, 1.9 x 1.3 x 0.4 cm
Start Time: 06/15/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/25/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Richterite is an uncommon member of the Amphibole Supergroup. This is a sharp, tabular, terminated, highly lustrous, very gemmy, pale yellow crystal (originally labeled as Winchite), which is not seen in many examples from this locality. An attractive overall specimen of this material which has not appeared on the market for a few years now in any significance. Don't miss out on this one as the locality might be nearly exhausted since very few new specimens have found their way out of the ground. One edge is lightly bruised, but is out-of-sight on the display side. A good overall thumbnail display specimen for any collector of rarities. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock.

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