Spessartine, Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz), Orthoclase - Elba Island, Italy
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Spessartine, Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz), Orthoclase
Description
A classic, old-time and very showy combination specimen from the historic Elba Island of Italy. Extremely gemmy, orange spessartine garnets to 4 mm and lustrous smoky quartz crystals are aesthetically scattered on the orthoclase crystal matrix. The sharp, 4.0 x 2.2 cm, pearlescent, Carlsbad-twinned orthoclase crystal is superb. Ex. Richard Hauck Collection.
Details
ColorsBlack, Cream
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 5.2 x 5.1 cm
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DateOwnerPriceNote
2024/08Unknown
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UnknownThe Arkenstone
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Origin