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Microcline var. Amazonite ex. Ed David Collection
- Kenticha, near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Large Cabinet, 19.4 x 11.5 x 9.0 cm
- Start Time: 02/14/2009 7:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/24/2009 7:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A 2130-gram whopper of a crystal from this now legendary find of about 5 years ago! This is one of the largest fine, complete crystals from the find of which I am aware, having handled several hundred of them myself and seen about a thousand more over the years. The color, the sharp geometric form and symmetry - it is striking and dominates a display case. Amazonites from Colorado do not come close to matching this for both size and color. Ed paid $2500 for this one, when it came out. Realistically it should be worth $4000-5000 for size, quality, and impact today. Ex Ed David collection .