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Quartz var. Amethyst phantom with water bubble inclusions
- Brandberg Area, Dâures Con., Erongo Region, Namibia
- Ex. Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher - CH766
- Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 2.4 x 1.7 cm, 50 grams
- Start Time: 01/18/2024 7:00:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/28/2024 6:54:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $2,350
Item Description
A stunning jewel of a gem crystal, consisting of the most glassy quality of quartz you could wish for from this classic locality, and showcasing an astonishingly sharp amethyst phantom within. Usually the color on these is a little off in either the quartz or the amethyst, but in this case both are at maximum levels of quality and the contrast is striking. Note the unusual razor sharp definition to the phantom zone. Within the amethyst, there are at least two visible water bubbles, 1-2mm, moving inside interior cavities. Crystals like this were found in the early 2000s. So gemmy, this is hard to photograph, so please see the video.
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Bidding History
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| $2,350 | 01/28/2024 6:47:59 pm (CST) |
| $2,300 * | 01/28/2024 6:47:47 pm (CST) |
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| $2,250 | 01/28/2024 6:47:41 pm (CST) |
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* Proxy Bid Battle: In the event of two customers inputting matching proxy bids, the leading bid goes to the earliest of the two proxy bids. Tie winners are shown in bold.