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Rhodonite w/ Quartz Brent Lockhart Coll.
- Chiurucu Mine, Dos de Mayo Province, Huanuco Department, Peru
- Small Cabinet, 8.5 x 6.2 x 4.7 cm
- Start Time: 12/12/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/20/2012 6:33:38 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking and excellent cluster of well-defined, highly lustrus, vivid pink, flat prismatic, rhodonite blades from the well-known 1998 find at the Chiurucu Mine of Peru. The rhodonites are richly and preferentially dusted with quartz micro-needles, which adds a nice sparkle to this beautiful piece. Little, if any damage to this very fine piece, which is excellent in this size range from the 1998 find. It shoudl be valued at $1000-1500. Comes with a custom-made and engraved lucite base, valued at $150 alone, for free. Ex Brent Lockhart Collection.