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Siderite, Dolomite and Quartz (Whitmore Coll.)
- Morro Velho Mine, Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Small Cabinet, 8.8 x 7.4 x 2.2 cm
- Start Time: 10/28/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/04/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A classy and classic, sculptural combination plate consisting of lustrous, glassy, stepped-growth face, olive-brown flattened siderite rhombs, tan dolomite crystal disks and glassy, water-clear quartz crystals from the 1960s finds at the famous Morro Velho Gold Mine, Nova Lima, Brazil. The large 2.3 cm siderite rhomb on the edge is pristine. Textbook and excellent combination material from this renowned locale. Uncommon on the market today in this combination quality. Ex Robert Whitmore Collection.