Smoky Quartz (rare) & Amazonite ex Obodda

Kenticha Mine, Sidamo-Borana Province, Ethiopia
Cabinet, 12.4 x 6.8 x 4.5 cm
Start Time: 06/28/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/03/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Smoky quartz is RARE from this pegmatite deposit, well-known for very fine amazonite specimens. This is a striking, unusual and aesthetic large combination specmen from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. The two, striking smoky quartz crystals are water-clear and have fine color, but the crystal faces are heavily etched and pitted. Plus, there are numerous pieces of an unknown, lustrous, translucent, golden-yellow mineral embedded in the crystal faces. The crowning accent are the two, small, pretty amazonite crystals set at the base of the piece. Complete all-around and pristine, except for the acceptable contacting at the base, where there were once more smokies. A rare and choice large combination piece from this locale. A must for the species or locality collector. Valued at $450.

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