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Quartz "prases" included by Hedenbergite
- Huanggang Mine, Hexigten, Inner Mongolia A.R., China
- Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 6.4 x 4.1 cm
- Start Time: 02/27/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/03/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very cool and sculptural cluster of quartz "prases" from this now famous locale. "Prase" is a light to dark green macrocrystalline quartz variety. Hedenbergite is richly included in the dramatically placed tapered parallel-growth crystals. The striking large prase is 8.4 cm. The holes and fluorescent pink calcite matrix at the base really add pizzazz to this piece. In excellent shape overall. The tip of the large prase has trivial bruising and a bit of modest side wear is noted on one side. The tip of the secondary prase is contacted, but has very little actual damage. A very fine two-sided small cabinet of this varietal for the locale. Valued at $500-600.
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