Smoky Quartz with Chlorite (Bonisoli Coll.)

Talefre, Monte Bianco Massif, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy
Small Cabinet, 5.9 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 09/23/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/29/2011 6:34:44 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A striking and beautiful, absolutely water-clear smoky quartz crystal with fine, rich smoky color from this noted Italian locale and the Bonisoli Collection # 5958. All of the sharp faces on the termination are lightly frosted/etched and are embedded or included-with sparkly micro chlorite crystals. The side faces remain stunningly water-clear, except for part of the lower section, which is richly included with chlorite microcrystals. The termination has trivial, barely noticeable brusing on this fine complete all-around and essentially pristine crystal. A very fine smoky from this famous locale. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!

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