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Quartz var. Amethyst from Cripple Creek Mining District, Teller County, Colorado

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Cripple Creek Mining District, Teller County, Colorado

Quartz var. Amethyst from Cripple Creek Mining District, Teller County, Colorado

Quartz var. Amethyst from Cripple Creek Mining District, Teller County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 37447
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Cripple Creek Mining District, Teller County, Colorado
Description:Doubly-terminated amethyst quartz crystals with no matrix attached. The amethyst is milky in the center with medium purple at the terminations. Has chipped edges, but the large crystals make this specimen noteworthy. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:6.5x4x4 cm
Crystals:3-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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