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Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation
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LOT 0415

Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation

13 3/4 in. (17.65 kg, 35 cm).

Cut geode lined with richly-coloured dark purple and lavender coloured amethyst crystals; to the centre of the geode, large cream-coloured calcite crystals bordered by green celadonite and white quartz, typical of Uruguayan crystal formations.

Provenance

From Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.

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LOT 0415

Large Amethyst Geode with Calcite Formation

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430

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