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Quartz var. Amethyst from Koh-I-Sulaman Mountains, Ghanzi, Afghanistan

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Koh-I-Sulaman Mountains, Ghanzi, Afghanistan

Quartz var. Amethyst from Koh-I-Sulaman Mountains, Ghanzi, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 32527
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Koh-I-Sulaman Mountains, Ghanzi, Afghanistan
Description:Beautiful crystals of purple amethyst quartz with slightly etched crystal faces. The amethyst is highly transparent with few internal flaws. The crystal edges show minute chipping when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:6x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-5.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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