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Quartz var. Amethyst from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14829
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Complex crystal cluster of doubly-terminated smoky amethyst quartz with many cathedral faces. This specimen is so complex, that it is difficult to photograph. The cluster is fully crystallized on all faces with a few whitish surface inclusions on back.
Overall Size:7x5x5 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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