-
Gem, DT, floater Orthoclase xl
- Itrongay, Betroka Dept., Madagascar
- Miniature, 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.9 cm
- Start Time: 11/06/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/11/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A beautiful, GEM, yellow-green orthoclase crystal from the small finds at Itrongay, Madagascar. The world's finest gem crystals of orthoclase are produced in this region of Madagascar. This is a superb example, being a pristine, complete all-around, doubly terminated floater. The etched faces look like a fine heliodor beryl. The crystal is 100% cuttable gem quality throughout. VERY highly representative of the species and locale and RARE in this quality. 15 grams.