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Quartz cluster
- Cong Ly, Sichuan Province, China
- Large Cabinet, 20.5 x 8.0 x 7.3 cm
- Start Time: 08/05/2004 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/18/2008 7:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A large, dramatic specimen of "plain old quartz" from China some might say, but what a geometric quartz cluster! The main crystal is doubly-terminated and gemmy (more transparent in person). The whole thing is a floater, complete and pristine and with no point of attachment I can see. It is large, and perfect, and it displays well on its natural tripod of "feet". The small black inclusions you see are minute graphite crystals, adding a bit of accent and contrast. Overall, despite having seen literally tons of Chinese quartz, this is one of the more unique specimens I have seen, of any size or price range. Valued $2000-ish for size and impact plus the overall quality