Quartz and Dolomite (rare locale) - Bonisoli Coll.

Saint Vincent, Aosta Valley, Italy
Small Cabinet, 9.9 x 6.8 x 6.1 cm
Start Time: 03/19/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/24/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A showy combination specimen from the Aosta Valley of Italy. Water-clear, glassy quartz crystals to 3.2 cm are nicely complimented by sharp, moderately lustrous, light brown dolomite rhombs to 2.0 cm. A few broken quartz crystals are noted, but this remains an exceptional combination specimen from this uncommon Italian locale. Ex Bonisoli Collection.

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