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Smoky Quartz & Amazonite

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This specimen of stark jet black smoky quartz, with a natural pedestal accent of the brightest blue amazonite, is from some of the earlier finds by the Dorris family at the famous Smoky Hawk claim. It sits smartly, stands on its own, and is complete 360-degrees. It has just enough accent of blue at the base to be dramatic, and presents very elegantly. The larger quartz seems to have a slight curve to it. No damage of note, and 2 clean repairs (no restorations). Originally sold by the Dorrises to a local collector (Jeff Kremer), and long in his collection. This is a little less than the cost he paid for it, many years ago, as a result of a trade to me and pricing to move...

Product details

SpeciesAmazonite, Quartz, Smoky quartz
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.2 x 6.1 x 6.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Smoky Hawk claim

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Amazonite
Mineral guide
Learn about Amazonite
vivid blue-green microcline with checkerboard twinning and color; prized in smoky quartz and albite matrices, with Colorado and Urals localities.
Amazonite
Regional guide
Amazonite from Smoky Hawk Claim, Colorado, USA
Smoky Hawk Claim amazonite — saturated blue-green microcline crystals with smoky quartz in pegmatite pockets; a prized Colorado locality for striking specimens.