Amazonite with painting

near Lake George, Park County, Colorado
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 04/15/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/20/2017 6:36:58 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

An aesthetic intergrown thumbnail pair of textbook amazonite crystals from Teller County. The sharp crystals have classic turquoise-blue color, fine luster and are nearly pristine, with only modest bruising at the base. From the private collection of internationally known wildlife artist Gamini Ratnavira (http://www.gaminiratnavira.com), who started collecting small mineral specimens many years ago after exposure to the mineral community in his residence of Fallbrook, California. For a number of years, Gamini made mineral watercolors for private collectors on commission for $500 each. For his own enjoyment, he also made watercolor paintings of all of his pieces, and the painting is included here with the specimen (7 x 7 x cm paintings set in custom 14.5 x 14.5 cm frames).

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