Topaz, Fluorite, Albite, Apatite, Quartz, Tourmaline with Mica (ex Obodda)

Shengus Area, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
Cabinet, 14.2 x 11.6 x 5.2 cm
Start Time: 02/09/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/16/2017 6:49:14 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A really cool older association specimen from Pakistan that dates back around 20 years+ Sharp, beautiful, semi-etched, lustrous, GEM quality, doubly-terminated pale sherry colored crystals of Topaz measuring up to 3.0 cm are associated with rich green Fluorite, plus white blocky Albite, and a pale pink, tabular hexagonal Apatite not to mention prismatic black Schorl with Quartz and Lepidolite mica. Yes, the piece has a lot going on, but how often does one find a specimen with Topaz, Fluorite, Apatite and Tourmaline together on one piece? It's in good shape for the most part, the actual damage is really along the periphery where it was removed from the pocket. The Topaz has no damage, and neither does the Fluorite nor the Apatite. You don't see many pieces like this on the market, and based upon the age of the labels, like I said, I think the piece is around 20+ years old. Originally in Herb Obodda's dealer stock. Valued at $2,000.

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