Sale 5649
London, South Kensington
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29 June 2005
Price realised
GBP 600
Estimate
An attractive amethyst "flower", Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil -- 21.6cm. (8.5in.) wide, 0.3kg.
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Amethyst flowers are unique crystal formations formed by quartz crystals radiating from a central point. Very occasionally, they can reach over 30cm. in diameter.
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