Quartz with Hematite inclusions

Item Description

A Chinese classic find, these so-called "strawberry quartz" specimens often sold for big money even when they came out (about mid-2000s), and now are seldom seen and hard to find in quality. This one is a large plate massing 560 grams, and it displays beautifully. It is not quite pristine as there are a few minor tip dings, but it is close, and acceptable given the size and rarity. This is essentially mine-run, never through a laboratory for fancy cleaning or possibly some minor epoxy restorations to the few tips. It has a very rich color, among the best of the Chinese material, and this is due to hematite inclusions within the layers of quartz. The piece has a high luster, also among the best quality in that regard, from what we have seen from China. A fine, beautiful, unusual quartz specimen!