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Quartz var. Ametrine (Amethyst and Citrine combination) from Anahi Mine, La Gaiba District, Angel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 80558
Mineral:	Quartz var. Ametrine (Amethyst and Citrine combination)
Locality:	Anahi Mine, La Gaiba District, Angel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Description:	Complexly etched ametrine quartz crystal, the variety of quartz composed of alternating internal zones of purple amethyst quartz and yellow citrine quartz. This ametrine crystal has convoluted faces, caused by etching, that partially obscures the zoning. Ex. Miller #M1533; originally collected in 1991
Overall Size:	7.5x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:	10-50 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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