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Tantalite-(Mn) ex Obodda
- Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
- Thumbnail, 2.3 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm
- Start Time: 01/20/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Manganotantalite specimens from this well-known pegmatite locale are rare and are seldom on the market. This high quality well-striated blade has sharp, tapered edges to go along with the high luster. Most of the crystal appears to be black, but the "glow" shots reveal translucent, red edges and you can see a red tint running across the lustrous faces. This is an excellent example of this uncommon pegmatite species from this locale. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. $200 value