Gold on Quartz
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Obtained directly from Tomek Praszkier after one of his trips to Morocco when these first started coming out, this is a superb miniature gold specimen that is notable for several reasons: aesthetic perch on matrix whereas most are loose; the quality of crystallization when most are wires; and the robustness of the crystals (in a 3.4 cm stack of smaller crystals growing atop and along an elongated spinel twin!). It speaks for itself, and should still be a fine miniature when time goes by and this contemporary gold locality is only a fond memory. It probably came out around 2016.
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.6 x 1.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMorocco, Guelmim-Oued Noun Region, Aouint Ighoman
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.Regional guide
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