Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz), Quartz (Var: Amethyst), Rutile
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A striking, very rare smoky/amethyst quartz scepter from Butte, Montana. The pristine, unusually transparent scepter is filled with golden rutile needles. I have never seen another Butte scepter like this. Ex. Jaime Bird Collection.
Product details
SpeciesRutile, Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky quartz
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Montana, Butte Mining District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Rutile
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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