Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)
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Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)
The Urals of Russia are known for fine quartz, some of it so transparent and fine that not only does it form great specimens, but also provides material for glass-clear carvings. What makes the crystals on this specimen interesting, however, is not clarity, but a coating of micro-quartz or calcite that has been deposited only on selective faces, giving the crystals an unusual banded appearance. I have not seen a Russian quartz specimen of this style before.
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Locality
Middle Urals, Urals Region, Russia
SizeSmall Cabinet
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Known provenance
2024/08UnknownNot disclosed
UnknownThe ArkenstoneNot disclosed
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Total Value$0
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