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Doubly terminated Quartz included w/ Fluorite
- Amborompotsy, Fianarantsoa Prov., Madagascar
- Cabinet, 12.9 x 3.0 x 2.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/20/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/27/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking, doubly terminated, CABINET, quartz crystal is included with purple fluorite octahedrons to 4 mm. The lightly frosted, water-clear quartz also has negative impressions, where fluorite crystals were embedded in one crystal face. This very uncommon find from Madagascar a few years ago represented one of the few new sensations at the Tucson Show. A bit of bruising is noted on both terminations, along with a bit of out of sight edgewear on the back. This remains an impressive, large and highly representative example of this rare Madagascar combination. No more have been forthcoming.