Combination Specimens from Pakistan
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OKF-228 Aquamarine/ Apatite/ Albite/ Quartz/ Muscovite/ and
Unknown RESERVED Baha, Shigar Valley Baltistan, N.A., Pakistan.
I have recently reacquired this fine piece from a collector liquidating his
specimens. Just shy of one half a foot of aquamarine coated with a diversity of accessory
minerals. This 15 cm single terminated main aqua is truly unique with
nice pink apatites, snow white albite (classic "albite jacket") climbing its backside and lots more.
The clear/ cloudy double terminated quartz is 3 cm, muscovite book a cm and the
pink apatites are up to almost 2 cm each. Some tiny black (unknown)
crystals are in the mix, as well. Several double terminated aquas in
parallel growth near the termination of the main crystal. There are two
invisible repairs otherwise damage free. This is a very special piece for both its form and the
uncommon association. I don't care for custom acrylic bases but this is
one specimen that would benefit greatly from having one. An impressive
specimen to see in person. A true centerpiece for any gem collection and
no at a "stupid" price...
2,500$
OKD-330 Schorl on Quartz, Albite and Muscovite Nyet,
Braldu Valley, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan. 10 x 9 x 9 cm grouping of
large quartz crystals, albites and muscovite books which are capped by a deep
black, high luster schorl. The tourmaline measures 3 cm long and is 1.5 cm
thick. A nice display with the specimen being dome shaped and allowing for good
viewing from all sides. 250$
OKD-332 Topaz on Quartz Nyet, Braldu Valley, Baltistan,
Northern Areas, Pakistan. A nice, light sherry colored topaz on a well formed,
low luster quartz. This piece could be displayed a couple of different ways
with good views from at least two directions, yet not all sides. Minor white
albite. 6 x 5.5 x 4 cm overall. No damage to main views. Peripheral contacts
with matrix. 350$
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