Spessartine & Aquamarine on Albite ex Obodda

Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Pakistan
Small Cabinet, 5.9 x 5.2 x 3.8 cm
Start Time: 05/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/31/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking and excellent combination specimen from the Shigar Valley and the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Gemmy and lustrous, reddish-orange, spessartine garnet crystals to 7 mm and water-clear, gem, very light blue aquamarine pencils to 2.9 cm (part is under the large spessartine!) are very aesthetically scattered on the pearlescent, translucent, euhedral, albite crystals. Herb valued this cutie at $400, five or more years ago.

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