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Quartz var. Amethyst Flower from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz var. Amethyst Flower from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz var. Amethyst Flower from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz var. Amethyst Flower from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 41738
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst Flower
Locality:Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Concave plate of purple to nearly colorless amethyst quartz crystals with no matrix attached. These formations are commonly sold as Amethyst Flowers because they resemble a flowering plant. This specimen has good color and distinct crystals. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #604
Overall Size:16x12x4 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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