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CITRINE "FLOWER" GEODE

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Rocks, Fossils & Minerals Start Price:675.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,100.00 USD
CITRINE  FLOWER  GEODE
<B>CITRINE "FLOWER" GEODE</B></I><BR> <I>Serra Geral Formation, Ametista do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, South Region, Brazil</B></I><BR>This unusual citrine geode opens up like a trumpet flower, instead of the more commonly seen narrow tunnel or cathedral shape. Citrine geodes from Brazil are heat treated amethyst geodes. The high temperatures of the treatment process can cause the geodes to crack and break, so only a small percentage of the citrine geodes survive intact such as did this one. The gemmy golden-yellow citrine cavity is fully exposed and can be viewed from all angles. This jeweled flower is 19 inches wide, 17 inches tall, and it tapers to a point that is 12 inches deep and comes with a custom wood base.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)