AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Maine > Quartz var. Amethyst |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 46703 |
Mineral: | Quartz var. Amethyst |
Locality: | Deer Hill, Stow, Oxford County, Maine |
Description: | Cluster of translucent amethyst quartz crystals with deepest color in the termination faces. Some surfaces have yellow limonite stains that can be cleaned off. The largest crystal has a V-shaped impression in the tip where it intersected another crystal. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #7694 |
Overall Size: | 6.5x4x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 12-40 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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