AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Bolivia > Quartz var. Ametrine (with rare pinacoid face) |
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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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