3.2 kg - Lot of 5 specimens of Rough Agate with Quartz (some Amethyst) and Banded Calcite of good quality, with beautiful colors and pattern, 100% natural, from the Ex mining district Serenissima, Vicenza, Italy. They are rough specimens of alluvial origin, they have been opaqued by the action of water, for this reason they are shown first wet, to show the beautiful colors that are found inside the rough stones, which once cut and worked are obtained minerals and gems of the high quality. The specimens are first shown wet to show their potential and in the following photos also shown dry. *** This exclusive lot for Catawiki, features agates, quartzes (clear, hematoid, amethyst) and banded calcites from the historic “Ex Mining District Serenissima " in northern Vicenza (Italy), a site once renowned for its mineral wealth during the time of the Venetian Republic. Today, this forgotten district lies quiet, known only to a handful of local rock hunters. I am currently the only professional who actively explores these deposits, carefully collecting, processing, and offering these unique specimens to the public. These minerals are available exclusively through my work — no other seller in the world offers material from this locality. Dimensions: From 85 to 130 mm Quantity: 5 Total weight: 3200 g Mindat.org References: https://www.mindat.org/a/agate_ex_mining_district_serenissima https://www.mindat.org/gallery.php?loctxt=vicenza&min=51&showtype=0 ***All photos were taken using lamp light, with professional photographic lenses, to enhance the colors and also the details and imperfections of the gem. Looking with the naked eye, possible inclusions and imperfections are much less visible or not visible at all.*** The live color may be of a slightly different shade because it changes based on each different screen in which it is viewed. AAA – See all my auction lots, if you win multiple lots, you only pay 1 shipping. IMPORTANT - You must wait for the end of all auctions before paying if you want Catawiki to combine the shipment automatically. *SHIPPING* Shipping is always carried out with a tracking code, paying the utmost attention and care to the packaging of the object to preserve its beauty and current condition. The courier may vary according to the destination, if you wish to leave some specific instructions for delivery, kindly inform me as soon as possible, because shipments are almost always made the next morning. *SATISFIED BUYER* Angolo Vetusto is committed to bringing maximum professionality and transparency, always presenting original lots, full of detailed high definition photos and defining each object in detail in all its strengths and weaknesses. If there is a problem with the lot received or due to shipping (which does not depend on us), wait to leave negative feedback, WE are always committed to solving any problem due to the lot or shipping, contact us immediately and we will be happy to resolve every issue. We care a lot about satisfying every buyer and maintaining the utmost professionality. Always remember to leave POSITIVE FEEDBACK, if you are satisfied with your purchase, it is important for both buyers and sellers. Thanks, Happy Auction everyone!