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Gem Zoisite on Quartz
- Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Baltistan, Pakistan
- Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/25/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/05/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A 1.3 cm, sharply terminated, well-striated, gem zoisite crystal is elegantly set on a quartz crystal fragment on this showy combination from Alchuri. The color is grayish-green and matrix specimens of this quality are uncommon from here. Yes, this is the same mineral as tanzanite, but as it does not turn purple when heated. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this piece at $350, about 10 years ago.