Quartz (var: "Prase") with Andradite Garnet (ex Ernice Schlichter Collection)

Item Description

A fantastic showy display specimen of fine quality Quartz with Andradite from the Sinerechenskoye skarn occurrence in Russia. This piece features a predominant, very sharp, lustrous, rich green ("Prase") Quartz crystal with a defined pyramidal terminations and a notably tapered and stepped prism measuing 4.3 cm long aesthetically flaring off the underlain matrix which hosts sparkling, gemmy, golden-orange to reddish-orange colored crystals of Andradite Garnet. Several additional "Prase" Quartz crystals can be seen on the piece for a nice touch. Not only is the specimen highly aesthetic, but it's in superb condition with no major damage, and it also sits as displayed without the aid of a base or clay. Great quality and overall visual appeal! If you collect Russian minerals, worldwide Quartz or highly displayable specimens, do not miss out on this one. The piece comes from the collection of Ernie (and Vera) Schlichter by way of Don Olson and Crystal Cellar. Priced in the inventory at $1,400.