Tantalite on Muscovite with Schorl
Unknown Owner
Help improve this recordNo owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.
A unique combination piece! Tantalite is usually blocky, but this flower-like cluster is exquisitely fine. Tabular, silvery muscovite crystals, to 3.5 cm in length, form the matrix for a lustrous, black rosette of tantalite, measuring 3 cm across. Ex. Herb Obodda collection. This is an old piece he brought out of Afghanistan personally, and it was in his personal collection (well known and often exhibited) of superb miniatures for over a decade before it sold. It remains a unique specimen, to this day, among other tantalite group minerals from this region.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/2026 | Unknown Owner | $4,500.00 |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
Learn more
Mineral guide
Learn about Muscovite
classic white mica with perfect basal cleavage and pearly luster; elegant rosettes and sheets, with rare, high‑quality pieces for collectors.Regional guide
Comments