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Quartz var. Amethyst from Anahi Mine, La Gaiba District, Angel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Anahi Mine, La Gaiba District, Angel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia

DESCRIPTION:No. 9069
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Anahi Mine, La Gaiba District, Angel Sandoval Province, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Description:Large purple crystals of amethyst quartz 4-9 cm diameter from the same mine known as the only source for ametrine quartz. The color is a nice bright purple, not too dark, that shows its color nicely without special illumination. Minor ametrine zones.
Overall Size:19x15x11 cm
Crystals:9-15 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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