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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 24973
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Piedra Parada, near Las Vigas, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico
Description:Single crystal of purple amethyst without matrix. Excellent transparency and luster. Color is even throughout - medium purple. Small chip on the back edge of the termination. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:40x14x11 mm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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