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Quartz var. Amethyst from Washington Camp-Duquesne District, Santa Cruz County, Arizona

 
Quartz var. Amethyst from Washington Camp-Duquesne District, Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Quartz var. Amethyst from Washington Camp-Duquesne District, Santa Cruz County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 46823
Mineral:Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality:Washington Camp-Duquesne District, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Description:Translucent purple amethyst quartz crystals over an earlier generation of milky quartz. The amethyst crystals are in parallel orientation and have slightly etched luster. The center crystal has a chipped termination.
Overall Size:5.5x5.5x3 cm
Crystals:18-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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