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Tantalite ps. After Microlite (very rare) ex Obodda
- Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 4.4 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 01/25/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/31/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A VERY RARE and most unusual specimen of two sharp, octahedral crystals, to 1.7 cm, that appear to be MICROLITE that are, in fact, pseudomorphed by lustrous to matte TANTALITE. The matrix is sugary, bladed adularia and the sides have been chiseled. From a very small find made in the summer of 2007. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Value of this rarity???