Large Amethyst w/ Calcite (Paul Zerfass Coll.)

Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Large Cabinet, 19.5 x 16.3 x 8.8 cm
Start Time: 09/10/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/14/2017 6:35:17 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Pleasing rich variable purple, highly lustrous, gemmy to translucent amethyst points form a dramatic, sculptural and rich large plate from the famous basalt flows of Rio Grande do Sul. The glassy, sharply teminated crystals reach about 6.0 cm (partially covered) and the scattered clusters of calcite rhombs are a fine accent. This imposing piece is very nearly pristine in the interior, with only a gentle bruise to one of the large crystal tips. The noted periphery wear is certainly acceptable in the context of this large and classic specimen from the Paul Zerfass Collection # 1188. It has mulitple fine display views.

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