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Catalogue number #2532 | Tantalite-(Mn) in Quartz |
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afganistan Reserved (£340) | Blocky, deep red, 1cm crystal of Tantalite-(Mn) contrasting beautifully against a clean white quartz matrix. The tantalite shows sharp crystal faces, one with striations, and deep internal reflections combined with a sub-metallic lustre give a most attractive sheen to the colour. There is a very small scuff on one corner but the tantalite is otherwise damage freee and shows excellent crystal form. Excellent example, showy and aesthetic. Displays best supported. |
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