Rose Quartz (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Pitorra Claim, Laranjeiras, Galileia, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 5.7 x 3.1 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 02/15/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/22/2018 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

The Rose Quartz specimens from the Pitorra Claim in Brazil are among the finest examples of crystallized Rose Quartz in the world. This piece is beautiful display specimen of this classic Brazilian material. Many, sharp, gemmy, classic pink color, hexagonal crystals of Rose Quartz have formed a fine small cabinet display piece. Some of the Rose Quartz crystals are also notably gemmy, bordering on transparent in areas. Good quality all around, very minor damage. These are some of the finest examples of the material, and very desirable in the mineral world. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").

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