Rose Quartz on Smoky Quartz (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Pitorra Claim, Laranjeiras, Galileia, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 6.1 x 3.6 cm
Start Time: 03/15/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/22/2018 7:10:30 pm (CDT)
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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 sitting on a partial crystal of Smoky Quartz forming a wonderful small cabinet display piece. Good quality all around. The piece rather showy, eye-catching and desirable in the mineral world. Valued at $700. 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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