Quartz
specimen number:
1052162
location:
Carrara, Massa-Carrara, Tuscany, Italy
description: This gem quality quartz crystal from the renowned Carrara locality in Italy measures 2.0 cm and is attractively set on a marble matrix. The crystal is glassy, perfectly transparent, and free of damage, exemplifying the exceptional clarity and elegance for which Carrara quartz has been prized by collectors for more than a century. Accompanied by an antique label dating to the early 20th century, visible at the end of the video, this specimen combines documented provenance, historical significance, and pristine aesthetic appeal. A distinguished example from one of Italy's most celebrated mineral localities.
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