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Quartz var. Amethyst from Piedra Parada, near Las Vigas, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Piedra Parada, near Las Vigas, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 14831
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Piedra Parada, near Las Vigas, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico
Description:Fine specimen of translucent purple amethyst quartz crystals up to 6 cm in a very aesthetic cluster of intersecting crystals. All crystals are doubly-terminated and fully crystallized on all sides except in small area where attached to matrix. Old label from Lawrence H. Conklin (1933-2016).
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:3-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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