Aquamarine, Albite & Quartz (David Burgess Coll.)

Hewitt Gem Quarry, Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut
Cabinet, 11.0 x 6.5 x 6.2 cm
Start Time: 01/05/2019 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/10/2019 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A 6.5 cm terminated aquamarine crystal dominates this dramatic and sculptural large matrix specimen from this well-known pegmatite, near the famous Gillette Quarry. The pegmatites share similar mineralogy and specimen quality (MINDAT). The lustrous, translucent crystal is bluish-green and has a white coating. A smaller, 4.3 cm aqua is a fine accessory to the feldspar and quartz matrix. Back lighting highlights the rich interior color saturation. This is a striking 360-degree specimen and the noted repair is certainly acceptable in the context of pegmatite species. Ex David Burgess Collection. Matrix aqua specimens of this large crystal size and sculptural quality are seldom on the market. A MUST for the species or locality collector.

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