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Zoisite gem XL (uncommon color) ex Obodda
- Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Skardu Dist., Baltistan, Pakistan
- Thumbnail, 2.4 x 0.8 x 0.6 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 lovely, very glassy, completely transparent gem crystal of the rare greenish-blue colored zoisite gem crystals that trickles out of this region in small pockets from time to time. The crystal has classic pleochroism, with the laminated B-axis having olive-green color. Part of the etched termination is lightly bruised. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. 17.13 carats or 3.4 grams. Herb valued this rare cutie at $300, five or more years ago.