Quartz with Rutile inclusions Kyonosawa, Mitomi-mura, Yamanashi prefecture, Chubu region, Honshu Island, Japan 5.5cm x 4.72cm x 1.08cm Ex. Senckenberg Museum, donated by Mr. Pfeiffer-Belli discovered in 1880

Description/Interesting Notes: A unique, old time example of rutile-included quartz from Japan!!! This specimen consists of a slice of quartz crystal that is very richly included by brassy needles of rutile!!! Curiously, the rutile crystals exhibit some concentric curves - a feature which is quite unusual!!! The rutile crystals are also somewhat silvery compared to other localities that produce rutile inclusions!!! There are a few larger rutile crystals that exhibit the characteristic red color as well!!! Both sides of the specimen are polished and, interestingly, the outer edges show some very complex crystal faces!!! This specimen is simply fantastic in person!!! The pictures simply could not capture just how impressive and unique it is!!! This specimen was part of the Pfeiffer-Belli bequest to the Senckenberg Museum in Germany and retains its old label!!! It also retains a dealer label indicating its year of discovery as 1880!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19th!!! WE ARE CURRENTLY AT THE TUCSON SHOW AND, IF YOU WANT TO SEE ALL THE NEW AND EXCITING SPECIMENS TUCSON HAS TO OFFER YOU MUST SEE OUR "Tucson Blog" via our Ebay "About Me" page!!! PLEASE NOTE: We will be attending the Tucson Mineral Show from Jan. 29th - Feb.14th. Please be sure to check our "About Me" page for upcoming updates about our "Tucson Blog" and exciting new specimens from the show!!!

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