Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz), Rutile
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A superb, water-clear smoky quartz crystal accented with a few lustrous, wine-red rutile crystals to 5 mm embedded on and included-in the crystal from Hiddenite, North Carolina. The glassy faces have beautiful, stepped striations and the crystal is essentially pristine. This is a fine old-time specimen from the Richard Hauck Quartz Collection and is accompanied with a Schortmann label, stating that the piece was sold at their 1947 sale in New York City.
Product details
SpeciesRutile, Quartz, Smoky quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 3.8 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityHiddenite
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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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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