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Lot 8147
Spectacular Kunzite
3 December 2006, 11:00 PST
Los AngelesUS$100,000 - US$150,000
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Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Seldom is it possible to recover an intact, large crystal of such color intensity, quality and magnitude. Indeed, there are so few such crystals in existence that even the Houston Museum, one of the more renowned mineral collections in the United States, does not have a specimen which surpasses this. Even more remarkable than the size is the gemminess of the crystal, particularly in the upper half. Such intense color saturation is very rare. Large crystals are frequently quite pale, however, this one has a vibrant, deep lilac color. Secondly, it is important to note that few large kunzites retain a sharp termination as is the case with the present specimen—most terminations appear "etched" and remain rather lumpy or worn-looking. There is minor etching present elsewhere on the piece, in small spots that are too trivial to detract. Measuring 22 x 5 x 3 ½in
Seldom is it possible to recover an intact, large crystal of such color intensity, quality and magnitude. Indeed, there are so few such crystals in existence that even the Houston Museum, one of the more renowned mineral collections in the United States, does not have a specimen which surpasses this. Even more remarkable than the size is the gemminess of the crystal, particularly in the upper half. Such intense color saturation is very rare. Large crystals are frequently quite pale, however, this one has a vibrant, deep lilac color. Secondly, it is important to note that few large kunzites retain a sharp termination as is the case with the present specimen—most terminations appear "etched" and remain rather lumpy or worn-looking. There is minor etching present elsewhere on the piece, in small spots that are too trivial to detract. Measuring 22 x 5 x 3 ½in
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Offered on a custom made Lucite base.