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Quartz var. Amethyst (Spirit Quartz) from Boekenhouthoek area, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

 
Quartz var. Amethyst (Spirit Quartz) from Boekenhouthoek area, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Quartz var. Amethyst (Spirit Quartz) from Boekenhouthoek area, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 36764
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst (Spirit Quartz)
Locality:Boekenhouthoek area, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
Description:Deep purple amethyst crystals up to 3 cm long with overgrowth of smaller 1-4 mm amethyst crystals around the prism faces of the larger crystals. Very attractive, great color.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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