Viitaniemiite with Microlite and Albite – Pakistan

Viitaniemiite with Microlite and Albite – Pakistan

$6,000.00

Weight183 g
Small Cabinet7 × 5 × 4 cm
SizeSmall Cabinet
XL0.9 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm
LocalityChhappu, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
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This is another fine and highly appealing combination specimen featuring viitaniemiite associated with microlite and albite. The viitaniemiite crystals show attractive form and gentle translucency, standing out beautifully against the snowy white albite matrix. A notably large microlite cluster adds strong visual interest, with its darker tone providing a striking contrast to the surrounding minerals. The albite forms a richly textured, well-crystallized base, enhancing the overall composition and giving the piece a balanced, elegant appearance. The specimen presents very well from multiple angles and is in excellent overall condition. Viitaniemiite is a rare phosphate mineral seldom encountered in such well-defined associations, and combination pieces with microlite of this size are particularly desirable for collectors seeking both rarity and aesthetic appeal.