Museum piece – AA+ quality Epidote Hakkari – Turkey –...

EPIDOTE WITH QUARTZ FROM Hakkari, TURKEY — A remarkable mineralogical miniature with striking character This elegant mineralogical miniature pairs superb olive green epidote crystals with translucent quartz crystals, forming a natural display rich in relief and contrast. From Hakkari, Turkey, according to the information provided, this specimen will appeal to collectors sensitive to the finesse of crystal formations and the aesthetics of mineral associations. The epidote crystals show shades ranging from olive green to deep green, with golden reflections under appropriate lighting. Their elongated faces, longitudinal striations, and geometric terminations give the piece a bold crystalline presence. Their vitreous luster highlights transparency variations and reveals the complexity of their structure. The quartz, clearer, provides a bright contrast to this composition. Its small crystallizations are distributed among the epidote crystals and on the matrix, creating a succession of brilliant facets and delicate details. The combination of the two minerals gives the piece a visually striking depth for its miniature format. Despite its compact dimensions, this specimen has genuine presentation quality: the main crystals structure the composition, while the secondary crystallizations enrich the details. It will naturally find its place in a specialized collection, a mineralogical display, or a cabinet of curiosities. The locality of Hakkari constitutes an appealing provenance element. The value of a miniature depends in particular on the quality of the crystals, the integrity of their terminations, their arrangement, and the overall condition of the specimen. Specifications * Minerals: epidote and quartz * Announced provenance: Hakkari, Turkey * Epidote color: olive green to deep green, with golden reflections * Quartz: translucent, colorless crystallizations * Morphology: striated epidote crystals associated with small quartz crystallizations * Format: mineralogical miniature * Collecting interest: mineral association, chromatic contrast, and finesse of crystallizations * Base: included only if confirmed in the sale conditions Shipping The specimen will be carefully packaged with protection suitable for crystal points and small crystallizations, to minimize the risk of impact during transport. A tracking number will be provided after shipment. Presentation photographs may be staged or generated for illustrative purposes. Real photographs should faithfully document the specimen offered for sale.

Estimate:$168.03

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