Volcanic Glass with Andalusite Inclusions – Carabaya Province, Puno Department, Peru
From the late Glenn Vargas* collection - an opportunity to own a piece of rough from a legendary collection
Extremely rare volcanic glass containing visible inclusions of andalusite from the Carabaya Province in Peru’s Puno Department. The glass has frosted surface that makes the inclusions subtle in photos, though they are clearly visible in hand. This unusual occurrence—andalusite within volcanic glass—represents a fascinating intersection of igneous and metamorphic mineral.
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*Glenn Vargas was a leading figure in the faceting community, co-author of Faceting for Amateurs, and a longtime instructor of gem cutting and gemology at the University of Texas (1975–1999). He also designed faceting equipment and supported students through scholarships, leaving a lasting mark on the lapidary world
1.754 grams / 8.77 carats / 10.5 x 10.1 x 8.2 mm
Estimate: $325 - $350
