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Quartz var. Amethyst with Goethite inclusions from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz var. Amethyst with Goethite inclusions from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz var. Amethyst with Goethite inclusions from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz var. Amethyst with Goethite inclusions from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 31401
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst with Goethite inclusions
Locality:Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Huge cluster of purple amethyst quartz crystals. Many of the amethyst crystals have golden-red inclusions of goethite visible inside. The amethyst surface luster varies from glassy to dull.
Overall Size:16x14x8 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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