Amethyst incl. w/ Goethite needles (R.D. Mushlitz Coll.)

Maquar, Zarkashan Mt, Qarabagh Dist., Ghazni, Afghanistan
Miniature, 4.0 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 08/27/2020 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/03/2020 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $87

Item Description

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Goethite needles are dramatically and richly included in this gemmy bi-colored amethyst crystal miniature from early 2000s finds at this obscure Afghanistan locale. The needles explode from the core of the crystal and are beautifully complemented by the rich grape-purple veils. Complete all-around, the strikingly skewed termination adds pizzazz. The crystal has both glass-clear and satin lustre faces adding even more character. Essentially pristine, with only a trivial termination wilber. Ex R.D. Mushlitz Collection. An exceptionally fine single amethyst crystal included with goethite from the locale.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$87 09/03/2020 8:22:06 am (CDT)
$77 09/03/2020 8:22:06 am (CDT)
$72 09/01/2020 7:25:16 am (CDT)
$62 09/01/2020 7:25:16 am (CDT)
$52 08/31/2020 2:59:17 pm (CDT)
$47 08/31/2020 2:59:17 pm (CDT)
$30 08/30/2020 5:47:49 pm (CDT)
$27 08/30/2020 5:47:49 pm (CDT)
$25 08/30/2020 5:37:16 pm (CDT)
$20 08/30/2020 5:37:16 pm (CDT)
$15 08/30/2020 3:28:09 am (CDT)
$10 08/29/2020 4:37:40 pm (CDT)