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RM1636   Hyaline quartz in marble with dolomite

Cava La Facciata, Carrara, Massa-Carrara, Toscana, Italy

A rich cluster of hyaline quartz crytals from the famous Carrara Marble quarries of Italy. The ancients believed that water solidified in the form of hyaline quartz crystals... Viewing this specimen, its purity, transparence, brilliance and perfection, perhaps we can understand their interpretation. Snowy white marble matrix with dolomite crystals. An Italian gemm.


Size: 6.0 x 4.1 x 3.7 cm.
Main crystal: 11 x 3 mm.

 

RM1476   Hyaline quartz in marble

Cava La Facciata, Carrara, Massa-Carrara, Toscana, Italy

A high quality and sized specimen from the famous Carrara Marble quarries of Italy. The ancients believed that water solidified in the form of hyaline quartz crystals... Viewing this specimen, its purity, transparence, brilliance and perfection, perhaps we can understand their interpretation. Undamaged crystals and on snowy white marble matrix, partially covered by tiny crystals of calcite. An Italian gemm...


Size: 10.4 x 7.3 x 5.3 cm.
Main crystal: 14 mm.

 

RM743   Sulfur on Carrara marble with dolomite

Cava Colonnata, Alpi Apuane, Carrara, Massa-Carrara, Toscana, Italy

Sulfur crystals from the marble quarries of Carrara are appreciated worldwide for its gem quality. In this specimen, we offer a sulphur crystal perfectly disposed on the marble matrix. This crystal is very rich in complex well-defined rhombic faces. It is uncommon because they appears usually rounded. The brilliance and transparence are incredible. The color is intensely yellow, very characteristic of these Carrara sulfur specimens. An exceptional and definitive displaying sample, very rare on market, considering that in last years it has been found only few specimens of this size and quality. A great opportunity.


Size: 12,3 x 8,0 x 5,0 cm.
Main crystal: 8 x 7 mm.
Found in 2001.

 

RM691   Sulphur on Carrara marble with dolomite

Cava Colonnata, Alpi Apuane, Carrara, Massa-Carrara, Toscana, Italy

Sulphur crystals from the marble quarries of Carrara are appreciated worldwide for its gem quality. In this specimen, we offer a sulphur crystal perfectly disposed on the marble matrix. This crystal is very rich in complex well-defined rhombic faces. It is uncommon because they appears usually rounded. The brilliance and transparence are incredible. The color is intensely yellow, very characteristic of these Carrara sulphurs. An exceptional and definitive displaying sample, very rare on market, considering that in last years it has been found only few specimens of this size and quality. A great opportunity.


Size: 7,2 x 6,0 x 4,3 cm.
Main crystal: 9 x 7 mm.
Found in 2001

 

RM550   Quartz on Carrara marble

Cava La Facciata, Carrara, Massa-Carrara, Toscana, Italy

A high quality specimen from the famous Carrara Marble quarries of Italy. The ancients believed that the water solidified in the form of hyaline quartz crystals... Viewing this specimen, its purity, transparency, brilliance and perfection, perhaps we can understand their interpretation. Undamaged crystals, one almost doubly terminated and on snowy white marble matrix, partially covered by tiny crystals of calcite. An Italian gem.


Size: 6,0 x 4,5 x 4,0 cm.
Main crystal: 13 x 12 mm. (aggr.)

 

RM443   Sulphur on dolomite

La Facciata quarry, Carrara, Massa-Carrara, Toscana, Italy

A very brilliant sulfur crystal disposed on a white dolomite and marble matrix. Well defined faces and edges, a little bit curved, good transparence and excellent classic yellow color. These specimens appear in vugs inside the Carrara marble quarries and it is not easy to get them without breaking them. An Italian gem.


Size: 6,6 x 4,6 x 4,2 cm.
Main crystal: 4 x4 mm.
Found in 2009.

 
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