Large Amethyst and Quartz Crystal Display

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

14 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 6 5/8 in, 20 1/2 in. (14.75 kg, 37.5 x 25 x 17 cm, 52 cm including stand).

An ovoid geode section with large prismatic quartz and light purple amethyst crystals with colour concentrations at the peak of the terminations; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

Provenance

From Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.

CONDITION

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LOT 0436