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Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

 
Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz from Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 51678
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz
Locality:Amelia Courthouse, Amelia County, Virginia
Description:Complete crystal of transparent deep-purple amethyst quartz with lustrous crystal faces all around. The internal clarity is better than average and this amethyst may have potential as cutting rough. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #140h; originally acquired in 1940 from Mr. Morefield
Overall Size:21x20x12 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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