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Quartz var. Amethyst (gem-grade) from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

 
Quartz var. Amethyst (gem-grade) from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

Quartz var. Amethyst (gem-grade) from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 51674
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst (gem-grade)
Locality:Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia
Description:Partial crystal of transparent deep-purple amethyst quartz with four crystal faces. The amethyst is gem grade (deep color, internally flawless) and could produce a 12x9 mm oval gemstone. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #140d; originally acquired in 1940 from Mr. Morefield
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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