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Fakes & FraudsNaturally occurring flower on an amethyst crystal cluster
2nd Aug 2018 00:29 UTCBrian L. Sullivan
2nd Aug 2018 00:45 UTCBob Harman
Your example and question actually has larger ramifications. All field collectors know that when a really nice specimen is found, it's successful collecting includes nice breaking of the example. This enhances the aesthetics and possible value. If the extracted specimen breaks badly, its aesthetics and value is diminished as yours, in my opinion, is. CHEERS.......BOB
2nd Aug 2018 01:04 UTCAlfredo Petrov Manager
2nd Aug 2018 01:12 UTCBrian L. Sullivan
2nd Aug 2018 01:53 UTCBrian L. Sullivan
2nd Aug 2018 02:08 UTCAlfredo Petrov Manager
Best in future to avoid those that just show a "representative" photo, unless you are a wholesale buyer looking for large lots.
2nd Aug 2018 02:12 UTCBrian L. Sullivan
3rd Aug 2018 13:47 UTCEd Clopton 🌟 Expert
I second Alfredo's advice about purchasing only the exact specimen pictured unless you enjoy gambling on unseen "grab bags". They seldom are worth what you pay; otherwise they would be sold out in plain sight where potential buyers can compare and select.
3rd Aug 2018 17:01 UTCWayne Corwin
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