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Lot 50

Gem Silica Chrysocolla

7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los Angeles

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Gem Silica Chrysocolla

Peru
Chrysocolla has an attractive blue-green that provides a unique color to the gem world as it forms in the oxidation zones of copper rich ores--in this case Peru. When chrysocolla "agatizes" in chalcedony quartz it is then called "gem silica chrysocolla", with the quartz component providing the stone its polish and durability. The present offering is an elongated pear-shaped drop of elegant proportions ideally allowing it to be mounted as a pendant. It is an excellent example of gem silica chrysocolla which displays a classic and sought-after hue. Weighing approximately 26.06 carats and measuring 36.18 x 14.89 x 7.84mm

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