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Lazurite with Muscovite
- Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Prov., Afghanistan
- Cabinet, 11.8 x 7.4 x 5.4 cm
- Start Time: 09/11/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/23/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Sharp, rich royal-blue, lazurite crystals are concentrated with accenting pearlescent muscovite plates on the sculptural marble matrix on this impressive CABINET specimen from the Type Locality. The large crystal is 3.1 cm and all of the crystals have textbook isometric crystal form. All of the major crystals are in great shape and the trivial bit of bruising is barely noticeable. A single pyrite crystal is a nifty accent. Specimens of this size, quality and richness with many crystals on matrix are uncommon. Valued at $750-900.