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Quartz var. Amethyst from Reel Mine, Iron Station, Lincoln County, North Carolina

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Reel Mine, Iron Station, Lincoln County, North Carolina

Quartz var. Amethyst from Reel Mine, Iron Station, Lincoln County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 45443
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Reel Mine, Iron Station, Lincoln County, North Carolina
Description:Lustrous medium-purple transparent amethyst quartz crystals with glassy faces. The amethyst crystals have translucent (milky) internal zones and some crystals are trending towards smoky quartz. Small milky quartz crystals are scattered around the edges.
Overall Size:8x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:5-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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