Amethyst / Smoky Quartz

Item Description

Here we have a classic example of the beautiful Quartz specimens from the Goboboseb Mountains, near Brandberg, Namibia.. This small cabinet piece features a predominant, superb quality, crystal of Quartz showing both beautiful purple Amethyst and Smoky hues measuring 6.3 cm, aesthetically flaring off matrix, and associated with several smaller Quartz crystal of equal quality. In addition to the fine quality of the Quartz crystals the crystal is VERY gemmy, virtually WATER CLEAR in areas, which is amplified by the surface luster on every side of the specimen. If you loo closely, you'll see a tiny flecks of dark red Hematite frozen inside some of the Quartz crystals, creating a beautiful effect. The piece is in very good condition all around, with no major damage that I can find, outside of the matrix where the piece was removed from the pocket wall. HARD TO PHOTOGRAPH, please check out the video in this listing to get a better idea of the quality and overall style of the piece. Priced at $2,400 in the inventory. From the collection of Kurt Hefendehl (#95 Na), a well-known German collector all over Europe with worldwide contacts to dealers and collectors. He started collecting seriously at the age of 14 and his great and varied worldwide collection reached over 6000 pieces. He was very active mineralogically until shortly before his passing in 2020 at the age of 82. Considering his collection had a large number of pieces, it still had an unusually high standard of quality from most worldwide localities. He particularly specialized in all classics as well as minerals of the Black Forest, where he spent much time collecting. His Black Forest and German subcollections went to his good friend Wolfgang Wendel. We at The Arkenstone have the privilege of offering the remainder of this great worldwide collection over the next two to three years through our various platforms.