Fluornatromicrolite on Feldspar
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Typically found in pegmatites, Fluornatromicrolite is a rare tantalum oxide with fluorine, redefined from "microlite" in 1998. This superb and rare small cabinet features a four gemmy, honey-yellow Fluornatromicrolite octahedra with dodecahedral modifications sitting on a white matrix. The largest octahedron is 9 mm tip to tip, and the luster and form are outstanding. This is simply the finest Fluornatromicrolite quality I have seen from the region (rather, this pocket is) - the quality and aesthetics are exemplary for one crystal, let alone four. Old material from about 2005.
Product details
SpeciesFeldspar
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.3 x 4.5 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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diverse colors and forms from amazonite to moonstone; Alpine and pegmatite locales yield prized color, luster, and collecting appeal.Regional guide
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