Natural History, including Gorgosaurus

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Rose Quartz on Smoky Quartz

No reserve

Auction Closed

July 28, 03:27 PM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,200 USD

Lot Details

Description

Rose Quartz on Smoky Quartz

Jenipapo, Itigna, Minas Gerais, Brazil


2¾ by 2 by 1¾ inches (6.9 x 5.1 x 4.4 cm). Custom lucite base.


A ribbon of bright pink terminated rose quartz crystals snakes its way around a prominent terminated smoky quartz crystal.

While quartz (silicon oxide) may be the second most common mineral present in the Earth’s crust, unusual crystal forms such as scepters, gwindels, faden, elestial and “spirit” quartzes create incredibly diverse aesthetics. From the royal purple and golden hues of amethyst and citrine, to the intense turquoise and apple green of chrysocolla and chrysoprase, quartz has an incredible spectrum of available colors, including the rose and smoky hues of the specimen offered here. As a prime component within many of the great crystalline environments, quartz is also a frequent partner to and basis for other mineral growth.