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Spodumene var. Triphane on Quartz ex Obodda
- Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan
- Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 4.4 x 3.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/17/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/22/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A gorgeous, 3.7 x 2.1 x 1.4 cm, green gem spodumene variety triphane is exquisitely set on two, glassy, translucent quartz crystals. The sharply terminated and well-striated crystal is richly striated and has waxy luster. The termination faces are frosted and etched and the C-axis shot comes closest to showing the correct mint-green color. Very choice combination material from the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this beauty at $750, five or more years ago. It is certainly worth more today with the ongoing conflict. VERY difficult to photograph. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON. The aesthetics are fine.