Smoky Quartz

Neuschwaben Farm 73, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia
Large Cabinet, 19.0 x 11.0 x 10.0 cm
Start Time: 09/08/2012 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/13/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This giant, compound scepter is quite eye-catching. The second-generation growth is composed of dozens of partially gemmy Smokey Quartz crystals, some of which are doubly-terminated. The Smokies average about 3 cm in size but can range up to 5 cm, and have a varied luster in which sets of faces are preferentially frosted, creating very interesting visuals. Remarkably, only a few have suffered any damage in what had to be a very difficult mining process. To give you an idea how large and impressive this is, the double stalk itself is an incredible 13 cm across. A remarkable specimen. Very few have been found, let alone recovered, like this.

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