Natural History
Natural History
Calcite Crystal on Fine Quartz Druze over Red Jasper over Calcite
Las Torres Mine, Artigas, Uruguay
No reserve
Auction Closed
July 26, 08:15 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Calcite Crystal on Fine Quartz Druze over Red Jasper over Calcite
Las Torres Mine, Artigas, Uruguay
13 x 34 x 10½ inches (33.0 x 86.4 x 26.7 cm), 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall on base. 174 pounds (78.9 kg) with custom wood and metal base.
A stunning geode from the deservedly famous mines of Artigas, this statement piece features a central calcite crystal on druzy quartz over terracotta red jasper, all over another layer of calcite. The primary display face gives a somewhat abstract impression of a profile view of the skull of a T. rex.