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Gold octahedron (de Monmonier & Univ. of Arizona Coll.)
- Icabaru, Bolivar, Venezuela
- Thumbnail, 1.0 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm
- Start Time: 02/27/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/03/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An incredibly sharp, bright, rich yellow, highly modified, octahedral gold crystal with striking skeletal faces from this important Venezuelan locale. The color and sharpness of this crystal are riveting, and make it highly desirable. Only sparsely are these available from this locale. Ex Hubert de Monmonier and University of Arizona Collections. Approx. 2 grams, this is not big o weight but it is a superb crystal with value dthumbnail display qualities.