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Cassiterite gem crystal, and Quartz
- Amo deposit, Ximeng Co., Yunnan Province, China
- Small Cabinet, 8.6 x 7.5 x 3.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/10/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/17/2019 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A SHARP and super lustrous and mostly gemmy Cassiterite crystal is placed perfectly on a plate of matrix covered in Quartz crystals from 3mm to 3cm in length. The gorgeous, smoky, transparent to translucent, single, barrel-shaped crystal measures 1.8 x 1.5 x 1.3cm and is perched aesthetically on the quartz plate as displayed in the photos. A beautiful matrix cassiterite from China, from the scarcer locality compared to Sichuan. This is an old classics, and stunningly displayed on matrix. Valued $1000-1500. Quite a bit better in person.
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