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MD-249193
Quartz, Sphalerite
Naica, Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Small Cabinet, 6.5 x 5.6 x 4.2 cm
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A gorgeous spray of lightly frosted quartz crystals is very aesthetically perched on lustrous, jet-black sphalerite crystals on this fine combination piece from Naica, Mexico and the Jaime Bird Collection. Jaime bought this piece in 1975. Classic Naica material.

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