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Quartz var. Amethyst from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz var. Amethyst from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz var. Amethyst from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 31589
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Lustrous pink-purple amethyst quartz crystals found many years ago in the Brazil border region near Uruguay; from James Manchester's collection (notable mineralogist and author from New York City), that he willed to his wife. Minor damage to some tips. Ex. James G. Manchester (1871-1948) #5579; ex. Florence P. Manchester
Overall Size:13x12x7 cm
Crystals:8-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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