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Large Beryl xl (classic locale) Whitmore Coll.
- Rice Quarry, Groton, Grafton Co., New Hampshire
- Cabinet, 12.8 x 9.8 x 7.8 cm
- Start Time: 12/23/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 12/29/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An impressive, very large and uncommon beryl crystal from the famous Rice Quarry. This bottle-green, layered giant, with iron oxide staining, is lustrous and translucent. The sharply terminated crystal has textbook, hexagonal form. The termination and three frontal display faces are essentially pristine. The back and base are contacted. This is an outstanding and rare beryl crystal from this classic New England locale. Seldom on the market in this very large size! Ex Robert Whitmore Collection. 3.0 pounds or 1369 grams.