Quartz with Pyrite Inclusions. Cata Rica Mine, Francisco Dumont, Minas Gerais, Brazil. ... (Total: 2 )

Description

Quartz with Pyrite Inclusions
Cata Rica Mine, Francisco Dumont, Minas Gerais, Brazil

"A natural quartz crystal with one large and several small pyrite crystals floating inside the clear quartz. I should have this piece over polished some day. I got it from Bill Lewis who got it from Bob Hesse of Philadelphia."
- Rock H. Currier

This is an exceptional inclusion specimen with great polish and orientation. Besides being an accurate description, Rock's comment was obviously made after he acquired it, but before he had it polished. Famed lapidary Lawrence Stoller of Bend, Oregon has confirmed that he was the lapidary artist that created the piece. He has graciously offered to re-polish it, free of charge, for the future owner.
Overall Measurements: 3.8 x 3.7 x 2.4 inches (9.6 x 9.5 x 6.1 cm)
Weight: 622 grams
Offered at no reserve

Provenance: Ex Bill Lewis Collection, Ex Bob Hesse Collection [RHC #1643, acquired 1971]

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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