Amethyst Crystal Geode with Calcite Rosettes

CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 120-140 MILLION YEARS B.P.

9 x 9 1/2 x 4 in. (6.9 kg, 23 x 24 x 10 cm).

Beautifully prepared section with polished edges and two natural 'windows', a thick blanket of prismatic amethyst crystal lining the interior, two calcite rosettes at the centre and aggregates of darker crystals.

Provenance

From Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.

CONDITION

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LOT 0435