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Quartz, Fluorite

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A BIG, DRAMATIC cluster of quartz crystals with sharply defined phantoms inside! The earlier growth of the quartz crystals was milky and opaque, so the later gemmy generation of growth left the phantoms inside clearly visible. In some of the crystals, you can see a DOUBLE phantom, the second phantom being marked by a trace of green chlorite. The crystals are decorated along their side faces with dozens of sub-terminations. The peak of the uppermost crystal does have some damage, and there are a couple of other minor dings. Still, for a piece this size, these are allowable detractions. 18 x 16 x 6.2 cm

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.0 x 16.0 x 6.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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