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Rutile, Dolomite & Muscovite ex Obodda
- Hiddenite, Alexander Co., North Carolina
- Small Cabinet, 7.9 x 7.8 x 5.4 cm
- Start Time: 04/09/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/14/2016 6:34:57 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A well-placed, lustrous, sharply terminated, 1.0 cm, reddish-brown rutile crystal is the focal point of this showy combination from this famous locale, noted for the finest US emeralds. The lustrous, translucent, light gray dolomite rhombs reach 3.3 cm on the diagonal and the pearlescent muscovite plate on the back is 3.8 cm wide. Old-time, rare and excellent combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued by Herb at $600 more than 6 years ago. A must for the locality or species collector.
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