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Quartz var. Amethyst from Four Peaks Amethyst Deposit, Mazatzal Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Four Peaks Amethyst Deposit, Mazatzal Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

Quartz var. Amethyst from Four Peaks Amethyst Deposit, Mazatzal Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 34761
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Four Peaks Amethyst Deposit, Mazatzal Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona
Description:Large single crystal of translucent dark purple amethyst with unusual radiating inclusions in the base, probably pseudomorphic after the matrix. The crystal faces are etched and have dull luster. The termination tip is chipped. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection #392
Overall Size:11x10x10 cm
Crystals:11 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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