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Quartz var. Amethyst from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 10959
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Tafelkop, Goboboseb Mountains, 27 km west of Brandberg Mountain, Erongo region, Namibia
Description:Outstanding single crystal of transparent amethyst quartz. Color zones from bright purple at the base to colorless at the termination. No damage to the crystal surfaces, but internally flawed.
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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