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Variscite (fine color) on Chalcedony
- Ribeirao Cascalheira, Mato Grosso, Brazil
- Miniature, 3.7 x 3.7 x 2.7 cm
- Start Time: 07/22/2021 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/29/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $100
Item Description
For years we were told that these stunning green Variscites were coming from Itumbiara in Goias, but they are in fact from Ribeirao Cascalheira in the state of Mato Grosso. The color doesn't get any better for Variscite anywhere else in the world as far as I know, and the fact that it's CRYSTALLIZED makes it all the more significant. This species is well known from Utah in massive uncrystallized examples, and the specimens from Brazil should be appreciated more for their quality. These are by no means common, and should be appreciated for their superb quality and rich color. This piece features a couple excellent crystallized radiating "spheres" of Variscite measuring up to 6 mm on grey Chalcedony matrix. Very attractive up close with sparkling luster. A fine example of this beloved phosphate from Brazil.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $100 | 07/29/2021 10:45:43 am (CDT) |
| $90 | 07/27/2021 5:21:05 am (CDT) |
| $80 * | 07/27/2021 5:20:58 am (CDT) |
| $80 * | 07/27/2021 5:20:58 am (CDT) |
| $70 | 07/27/2021 5:20:39 am (CDT) |
| $60 | 07/27/2021 5:20:39 am (CDT) |
| $50 | 07/27/2021 5:20:30 am (CDT) |
| $45 | 07/27/2021 5:20:30 am (CDT) |
| $30 | 07/25/2021 9:19:46 pm (CDT) |
| $25 | 07/25/2021 9:19:46 pm (CDT) |
| $15 | 07/25/2021 3:50:44 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 07/24/2021 11:55:03 pm (CDT) |