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Datolite, Calcite and Amethyst (Wein Colll.) viewBack to WEEKLY MIXED MINERAL LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - End June 24

Teis (Tiso), Bolzano Prov., Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
  • Starting Time:6/14/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Ending Time:6/24/2010 06:30:00 PM(CDT)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:15.9 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm
  • Size Description:LARGE CABINET

Description:"Teis spheres" are well-known in Europe as basaltic geodes filled with well-crystallized minerals. This elongate, sculptural vug in LARGE CABINET basalt matrix has a basal lining of pretty, light purple amethyst. The segmented vug is filled with glassy datolite balls and calcite crystals. Showy and excellent large material from this noted locale from the Wein Collection, # 8634.. rare!