-
Quartz ''cast'' after Calcite
- Crystal Cave, Canyon Creek, Ouray County, Colorado, USA
- Cabinet, 11.1 x 10.3 x 3.8 cm
- Start Time: 09/16/2021 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 09/23/2021 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $79
Item Description
These specimens are some of the most classic Quartz after Calcite pseudomorphs or "casts" from any world locality. With that said, this specimen is a fantastic example showing the perfect scalenohedral form of the previous Calcite crystals which were replaced coated by very small, almost "sugary", gem quality, colorless Quartz crystals. The Calcite crystals were then dissolved away by a solution that entered the pocket at a later date, leaving behind only the Quartz crystal "crust". The largest "cast" measures about 3.1 cm. A wonderful specimen from a district that produced some of the most classic "casts" from all of Colorado. Good condition overall, but there is a broken spot near the upper portion of the piece.
Did You Know We Offer Custom Bases?
Learn MoreMiss this auction? Buy Quartz mineral specimens on iRocks.com
Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $79 | 09/23/2021 2:24:21 pm (CDT) |
| $69 | 09/23/2021 2:24:21 pm (CDT) |
| $65 | 09/20/2021 5:10:18 pm (CDT) |
| $55 | 09/20/2021 1:51:14 pm (CDT) |
| $50 | 09/20/2021 1:51:14 pm (CDT) |
| $38 | 09/19/2021 8:55:50 pm (CDT) |
| $33 | 09/19/2021 8:55:50 pm (CDT) |
| $21 | 09/19/2021 8:48:43 pm (CDT) |
| $16 | 09/19/2021 8:48:43 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 09/18/2021 4:57:57 pm (CDT) |