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Amethyst included w/ Hematite
- Orange River, Karas Region, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 6.9 x 5.4 x 4.4 cm
- Start Time: 07/10/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/15/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A stunningly attractive pair of sharp, glassy amethyst crystals from the increasingly important Orange River area of Namibia. The high luster crystals are deep purple and have this striking, preferential, brick-red, hematite tinting. The mottled appearance is dramatic. The smaller stepped-growth crystals on one side and one end are very nifty and add a lot of character. The two crystals are complete all-around and are very nearly pristine, with only super-trivial, barely noticeable edgewear and termination wear. The periphery wear at the base is noted and is a modest detraction. Outstanding, very showy material with excellent color from the Orange River.