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Quartz var. Amethyst from Planalto, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Planalto, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz var. Amethyst from Planalto, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz var. Amethyst from Planalto, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 31891
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Planalto, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Several sprays of diverging quartz crystals with color varying from purple amethyst to nearly colorless. This is from the location that produces amethyst flowers, bowl-shaped formations of similar crystals. This specimen has good color and luster. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu
Overall Size:8x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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