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Lot # 126 - Vintage Central Oregon Thunderegg & African Amethyst Lapidary Specimen

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	17-Nov-2026 9:05:00 PM
Current bid:	0
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Description :

Estate collection of high-grade lapidary slabs and display specimens, featuring premium self-collected thunderegg material from the historic Lucky Strike Mine(Ochoco Mountains, Prineville, Oregon) alongside select imported African Amethyst segments.

This diverse collector’s lot beautifully showcases classic Pacific Northwest volcanism paired with rich crystalline quartz variety, making it an excellent acquisition for rockhounds, lapidary artists, or museum display.

Lot Includes

Lucky Strike Mine Thunderegg Slices A robust assortment of cut, display-ready thunderegg sections ranging up to approximately 5 inches in diameter. Notable specimens within this group include:

Premium Waterline Agate Windows featuring razor-sharp, ultra-fine parallel sedimentary banding trapped in translucent blue-gray chalcedony.

Extremely rare Plumose / Feathered Inclusion Slabs exhibiting sharp, phantom-like white crystal plumes rising from distinct geological boundary lines

Classic Fortification & Butterfly Cores showcasing complex, multi-layered agate matrices.

Textbook Lucky Strike Rhyolite Rinds displaying the highly sought-after mottled green, brick-red, and lavender-pink speckled volcanic matrices native to the Ochoco range.

African Chevron Amethyst Slabs rich, deep purple display fragments showcasing intense color saturation and stark V-shaped "dogtooth" chevron growth banding. The premier piece in this subgroup features a natural, open crystalline vug lined with gem-grade, deep violet amethyst micro-clusters.

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A 12% Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax are added to the winning bid amount when invoiced. Sales tax is waived for licensed re-sellers.

We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 126 - Vintage Central Oregon Thunderegg & African Amethyst Lapidary Specimen

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