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LOT 2341
Quartz Gem Tree on Amethyst Crystal Geode Section
7 in. (662 grams, 18 cm).
Irregular geode matrix with light purple amethyst crystals; the metal branches tipped with polished quartz pebbles. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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White Quartz Geode Slice with Amethyst Core
Circa 140-120 million years B.P.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £440
Cut and polished slice showing dense intergrown layer of white quartz crystals, the centre with groups of small lavender-coloured amethyst crystals; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 4.54 kg, 34 x 25 x 2cm, 52 cm including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady. -
![Group of Three [3] Quartz and Amethyst Crystal Sections](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/255967-s.jpg)
Group of Three [3] Quartz and Amethyst Crystal Sections
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising three irregular specimens with small prismatic crystals. 1.57 kg total, 14-16 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
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Group of Ten [10] Meteorite Crater Tektite Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising ten irregular, rounded pieces with typical surface indentations. 45 grams total, 16-33 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
Tektites are lumps of black or dark grey natural glass produced from melted crustal rocks caused by large hypervelocity meteorite impacts on sediments.
