Turquoise Nugget from a Rare Locality
Persia
This beautiful nugget of natural turquoise displays some botryoidal growth as well as a small area of associated brown matrix on the outside. Yet, a small cleaved "window" on one corner, most likely performed by the miner himself, reveals the vivid blue gem quality of the interior.
Weighing approximately 253 grams and measuring 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in
This beautiful nugget of natural turquoise displays some botryoidal growth as well as a small area of associated brown matrix on the outside. Yet, a small cleaved "window" on one corner, most likely performed by the miner himself, reveals the vivid blue gem quality of the interior.
Weighing approximately 253 grams and measuring 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in
Estimate:
US$ 2,800 - 3,200
£1,900 - 2,100
€2,200 - 2,500
£1,900 - 2,100
€2,200 - 2,500
Category: Natural History
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