Tantalite-(Mn) ex Obodda

Item Description

An excellent, well-formed, tabular crystal with a sharp termination and tapered edges to go along with the lustrous striated prism faces. Most of the crystal appears to be black, but flecks of red color on the lustrous faces are noted under bright light. Tantalite-(Mn) specimens from this well-known pegmatite locality are rare and seldom available. The lower part of one edge is cleaved, but is certainly only a modest detraction. The rest of the crystal appears to be essentially pristine. This is a good example of this uncommon pegmatite species from this locality. Valued $400. Old Obodda stock specimen.