Quartz on Arsenopyrite & Siderite (Hansen Coll.)

Item Description

An impressive and excellent, large two-sided combination plate from this famous locale. A 12.4 cm, glassy quartz crystal with a water-clear termination is dramatically set on the plate of sharp, brassy, lightly iridescent, bladed arsenopyrite crystals. Most of the quartz is coated withy siderite crystals. The arsenopyrites rest on a crust of tan siderite rhombs. The quartz is pristine. This is a classic and important older large quartz cystal combination piece from the Dr. Gary Hansen Collection. Valued at $1250 and has several fine display views.