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Smoky Quartz (Joan Massague Coll.) viewBack to MIXED MINERAL AUCTIONS from Collections & New Finds - ENDS MARCH 4

Shigar Valley, Skardu Dist., Baltistan, Pakistan
  • Starting Time:3/1/2010 01:30:00 AM(CST)
  • Ending Time:3/4/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:7.6 x 3.3 x 2.4 cm
  • Size Description:Small Cabinet

Description:First class smoky quartz crystals of this quality from the Shigar Valley are an uncommon and highly valued commodity. This sharp, water-clear, gem-like, glass crystal has excellent smoky color and interestingly, three adjacent crystal faces are preferentially frosted. The lightly flattened, complete all-around crystal has only trivial, barely noticeable, termination edgewear and modest contacting at the base. Ex Joan Massague Collection and purchased from Herb Obodda in 2004 for $200.