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Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

 
Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 39120
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst with Hematite inclusions
Locality:Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Description:Transparent purple amethyst quartz crystals with subsurface circular inclusions of red-brown hematite. The inclusions look beautiful under magnification. Three crystals have chipped terminations. The cluster stands upright without additional support. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #9221
Overall Size:9x6x3 cm
Crystals:15-36 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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