Quartz (Japan-Law Twin)

Siglo XX mine, Llallagua, Bustillo Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Cabinet, 12.9 x 8.8 x 7.3 cm
Start Time: 04/30/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/05/2009 8:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Siglo XX is one of the most impressive Bolivian localities hands down. It is the type locality for many "best in the world" species, and it even produces some amazing specimens of common species like Quartz. The Japan-Law twin Quartz specimens are well known in the mineral world, and this piece is a great example of said material. The specimen it self hosts dozens if not hundreds of absolutely water-clear, razor sharp, highly lustrous, prismatic color Quartz crystals, plus THREE Japan-Law twins. Unfortunately, two of the twins are not complete, but one of them is, and it is gorgeous. I've drawn a red line on one of the photos to actually show the twin in the better, as the piece is very three-dmiensional and even though the twin is on the side of the piece, it's hard to see among the other crystals in a two-dimensional photo. The piece is very attractive, and certainly one of the best I have offered in a long time. This piece was priced at $1750 in my inventory. Enjoy!

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