Quartz (Angle-Plated Cast)
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An unusual specimen of a style I have not seen since the 1980s, this is so-called "angle-plated quartz" in which the quartz has filled seams and preserved the gaps between some other mineral species' crystals. It is a weird thing, in perso, and I cannot recall anybody ever giving me a solid explanation of how these form beyond guesses as to what mineral replacement or mineral cavity they were filling. This is an excellent specimen with dramatic form, and good size, and clean stark white color. It has a sugary sparkle to it from a coating of microcrystallized quartz atop the larger gridwork.
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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