Rose Quartz with Muscovite and Albite

Alto da Pitorra, Laranjeiras, Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.0 cm
Start Time: 03/03/2022 9:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/10/2022 7:00:00 pm (CST)
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Winning Bid: $182
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Item Description

The finest examples of crystallized Rose Quartz come from Brazil. For many decades these color Quartz varietals have found their way into collections around the world. This piece is from the famous Pitorra Claims and features vivid pink crystals of gemmy/translucent Rose Quartz which play host to a beautiful 1.2 cm group of lustrous, semi-metallic, golden Muscovite crystals and beautiful contrasting white Albite. A few smaller secondary Muscovite crystals can be seen on the piece as well. A very showy and colorful combination specimen of this classic and beautiful material.

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Bidding History

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$182 03/10/2022 6:54:21 pm (CST)
$175 03/10/2022 6:54:19 pm (CST)
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