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Tantalite-(Mn) (ex Obodda)
- Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
- Thumbnail, 2.7 x 1.5 x 0.3 cm
- Start Time: 05/14/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/21/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Manganotantalite specimens from this well-known pegmatite locality are rare and seldom available. This excellent, amazingly well-formed, thin, crystal has a beautiful termination and sharp, tapered edges to go along with the HIGHLY LUSTROS PRISM FACES. Most of the crystal appears to be black, but this one has a lovely internal metallic blood red color on the lustrous faces when a light is reflected inwards. This is a good example of this uncommon pegmatite species from this locality. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock, valued at $400.