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Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

 
Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 31590
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions
Locality:Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Description:Large cluster of purple amethyst quartz crystals with lustrous terminations. When viewed under magnification, the amethyst crystals reveal circular orange hematite inclusions just beneath the surfaces. Several crystals are chipped. Ex. James G. Manchester (1871-1948) #5297; ex. Florence P. Manchester
Overall Size:11x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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