Quartz, Rutile
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A STRIKING and DRAMATIC CABINET specimen of a glassy and highly lustrous smoky quartz crystal filled with lustrous, golden rutile needles to over 9 cm! That is HUGE for rutile crystals! and the beauty is incredible, especially when backlit nicely. The crystal has very interesting stepped faces and the rutile needles grew in all directions. Trivial termination and edge bruising are barely noticeable, certainly not detracting from this showy large piece. This came to me out of Ed Swoboda's garage and is an older specimen. 14.3 x 7.5 x 6.3 cm
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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sharp tetragonal prisms with mirror luster, diverse twinning, and rutilated quartz; prized for sculptural form, color variety, and display value.Regional guide
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