Lazurite and Pyrite on Calcite

Firgamu Village, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Cabinet, 13.4 x 6.5 x 3.8 cm
Start Time: 12/18/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/22/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Large, lazurite crystals are aesthetically clustered atop the sculptural matrix of calcite peppered with sparkly, pyrite crystals on this dramatic and outstanding CABINET specimen from near the Type Locality. The sharp and beautiful, azure-blue crystals reach 3.2 cm and have textbook crystal form. This is certainly the finest, large lazurite specimen we have offered at auction and is definitely of Gallery quality. It is harder to find large pieces like this today, on the market, of any quality - so it seems to us. Valued at $1200-1500

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