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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 11546 |
| Mineral: | Quartz var. Amethyst |
| Locality: | Piedra Parada, near Las Vigas, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico |
| Description: | Very aesthetic V-formation of purple amethyst crystals. Color varies from transparent deep purple at the terminations to milky pale purple at the base. All crystals are undamaged and lustrous. Ex. John White collection #5-9-9 (Founder/editor of Mineralogical Record magazine) |
| Overall Size: | 6x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-4 cm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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