Amethyst (scepters and reverse scepters)

Bombori, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Small Cabinet, 8.7 x 8.3 x 6.7 cm
Start Time: 01/12/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/19/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This specimen is a great cabinet size piece consisting of super quality, sharp, gemmy, highly lustrous, prismatic, purple color scepter, "reverse" scepter and simple prisms of Amethyst measuring up to 1.7 cm associated with white/colorless, modified rhombohedra of Calcite on matrix. This piece is remarkable for Bolivia as it features a type of crystallization that is virtually unheard of from Bolivia. This is one of the best pieces from the find for quality, aesthetics and overall appeal. Valued at $600 retail.

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