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Quartz var. Amethyst from Irai, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Irai, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 33892
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Irai, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Large point of purple amethyst quartz with unusual color zoning the is divided longitudinally thought the crystal, instead of following the termination faces. The zoning is seen from the side in one orientation only. Edge chipping throughout. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #292
Overall Size:12x5x5 cm
Crystals:12 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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