Quartz var. Smoky-Amethyst over Barite from Rincon District, Doņa Ana County, New Mexico
DESCRIPTION: | No. 68419
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Mineral: | Quartz var. Smoky-Amethyst over Barite
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Locality: | Rincon District, Doņa Ana County, New Mexico |
Description: | Lustrous transparent smoky-amethyst quartz crystals over bladed barite crystals that are visible on the underside. The quartz crystals have smoky, almost citrine-colored, cores with reddish-purple outer layers. |
Overall Size: | 8x6x4 cm |
Crystals: | 5-12 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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