Unusual large DT Smoky Quartz w/ clay inclusions (Zerfass Coll.)

Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Large Cabinet, 17.8 x 6.9 x 6.4 cm
Start Time: 11/18/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/25/2017 6:34:32 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A surreal and most unusual large doubly terminated smoky quartz from Diamantina and the Paul Zerfass Collection # 172. The sculptural, striking sharp primary termination is dramatically enhanced by the fabulous clay inclusions that turn into a phantom in four of the six termination faces. The interesting steep double basal termination has a secondary quartz overgrowth and there is also a small phantom here. The perpendicular secondary smoky adds pizzazz. Complete all-around and nearly pristine. The primary termination has only a trivial out-of-sight edge wilber. Contacting lower on the piece, where other crystals once lay is noted, but have only a bit of bruising. These have very minimal impact to the overall striking rare high quality of this large and outstanding 360-degree smoky.

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