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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 80827
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst Flower
Locality:Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Thin fan-shaped formation of lustrous medium-to-deep purple amethyst quartz crystals. These formations are commonly called Amethyst Flowers because of their resemblance to flowers. The amethyst color is unusually deep for this type of formation. Ex. Miller #M3749
Overall Size:11x8.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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