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Gem Phlogopite (rare - fluorescent) ex Obodda 
Back to Weekly COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - end FRIDAY Nov 25 ,2011
Jegdalek, Surobi District, Kabol Province, Afghanistan
- Starting Time:11/17/2011 06:30:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:11/25/2011 06:34:20 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:7.0 x 6.5 x 4.5 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:An extremely rare specimen of two gem phlogopite mica crystals from the famous ruby deposits at Jegdalek. The glassy and lustrous crystals are cognac-colored and reach 1.4 cm. They are nicely set in marble matrix, which includes a sprinkling of rare, iridescent pyrite crystals. The crystals have a striking, variable fluorescence - bright orange in long wave and cream-yellow in short wave! Very hard to get material. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this piece at $500, ten or more years ago. Value today??
