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Quartz var. Ametrine (with rare pinacoid face) from Anahi Mine, La Gaiba District, Angel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 33081
Mineral:	Quartz var. Ametrine (with rare pinacoid face)
Locality:	Anahi Mine, La Gaiba District, Angel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Description:	Single crystal of ametrine quartz (internally color zoned with yellow citrine and purple amethyst) with complex crystallization patterns on the sides. Most unusual is the uncommon basal pinacoid (c-axis) face that is seldom found in quartz. Minor damage.
Overall Size:	10x5x3 cm
Crystals:	10 cm
Archived:	For reference only

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