Tantalite ps. After Microlite (very rare) ex Obodda

Item Description

Two, intergrown, sharp, octahedral crystals, to 1.1 cm, appear to be MICROLITE but are, in fact, pseudomorphed by lustrous to matte TANTALITE. This is a VERY RARE and most unusual specimen. The pseudos are dramatically set on the sculptural matrix of lustrous, translucent, straw-yellow lepidolite crystals. This fine combination rarity is from a small find made in the summer of 2007. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Valued by Herb at $450 more than 6 years ago. It is certainly worth more today.