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LOT 0406
Amethyst and Quartz Geode Section
33 in. (55 kg total, 83 cm including small stand).
A very large geode section with polished edges, the interior composed of two interlocking sections, one lined with richly coloured purple amethyst crystals, the other side with orange and white quartz crystals, some double-terminated, some light purple amethyst crystals to the edge wall; accompanied by two custom-made display stands, one tall and smaller.
ProvenanceFrom Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.
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