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Quartz var. Amethyst from Diamond Hill, Ashaway, south of Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Diamond Hill, Ashaway, south of Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island

DESCRIPTION:No. 24945
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Diamond Hill, Ashaway, south of Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island
Description:Doubly-terminated crystal of purple amethyst that was probably the cap on a scepter formation. The back side shows where a milky quartz center was attached. Excellent color for this locality. This location is often mislabeled as Ashaway Village.
Overall Size:5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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