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Ametrine (polished slab)
- Anahi, Bolivia
- Small Cabinet, 7.7 x 7.2 x 1.6 cm
- Start Time: 12/27/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/03/2013 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
This is a unique variety of Quartz from the finest occurrence in the world. Ametrine is a naturally occurring purple and yellow bi-color variety that is formed by a unique twin law ("Brazil Law Twinning") where two separate individually colored crystals are intergrown to form an alternating "radiation" pattern of purple and yellow triangles when viewed down the c axis. This two colors are oriented from these crystals to cut the famous bicolor gemstones. Here we have a natural, bi-color purple and yellow, colorful polished slab of Ametrine. The piece is nearly water clear in areas and shows true natural yellow Citrine, which is incredibly rare in nature. A very cool representative "slab" of this material that is only found in one place in the world in this quality and capacity!