AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Quartz var. Amethyst |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 45460 |
Mineral: | Quartz var. Amethyst |
Locality: | Piedra Parada, near Las Vigas, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico |
Description: | Transparent quartz crystals with medium-purple amethyst phantom zones in the lower halves of each crystal. The quartz crystals have satin luster and the terminations are dominated by three faces, instead of the usual six faces. |
Overall Size: | 7x6x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 10-40 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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