Large Bolivian Amethyst and Quartz Geode
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**Originally Listed At $200**
South America, Bolivia, millions and millions of years old. A large, roughly ovoid geode studded with amethyst (purple quartz) and white/clear quartz crystals in its interior. Geodes form from hollow bubbles inside of a layer of rocks. Rain or other water sources falling on the exterior of the rock cause the elements within it to flow into the bubbles, forming gorgeous crystals like these within. Trace variations in mineral content, especially iron, magnesium, or copper, can have huge effects. The purple of amethyst comes from iron in silicate. Size: 7" W x 9.5" H (17.8 cm x 24.1 cm); 11.4" H (29 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Bolivian collection
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#145202
South America, Bolivia, millions and millions of years old. A large, roughly ovoid geode studded with amethyst (purple quartz) and white/clear quartz crystals in its interior. Geodes form from hollow bubbles inside of a layer of rocks. Rain or other water sources falling on the exterior of the rock cause the elements within it to flow into the bubbles, forming gorgeous crystals like these within. Trace variations in mineral content, especially iron, magnesium, or copper, can have huge effects. The purple of amethyst comes from iron in silicate. Size: 7" W x 9.5" H (17.8 cm x 24.1 cm); 11.4" H (29 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Bolivian collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#145202
Condition
Sides are cut and polished.
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Large Bolivian Amethyst and Quartz Geode
Estimate $400 - $600
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