Wakabayashilite

Khaidarkan, Fergana Valley, Osh Oblast, Kyrgyzstan
Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 5.6 x 5.5 cm
Start Time: 04/04/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/14/2009 8:05:54 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A very rare large specimen with several fanshaped clusters of fibrous, bright orange Wakabayashilite on a cabinet specimen of contrasting massive matrix. With such huge, rich coverage, this is a major specimen for the species. While not the type locality, this is the most well-known locality for fine, large crystals in recent years (although it is still quite rare). For its beauty, this is one of my more favorite rarities, and I do try to acquire any I see. Based on past samples sold and seen, valued $750-900. good examples in this quality are very rare - and some are just mislabelled orpiment, so be careful!

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