Amethyst

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Amethyst, 11 cm, from the Saltman prospect, Sweden, Oxford County, Maine. Ex Ernie Schlichter collection; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesAmethyst

SizeCabinet

Dimensions11.0 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityUSA, Maine, Saltman Amethyst locality

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 268

Current owner

Joseph, Lorraine and Renee Polityka

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Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Ernie Schlichter	Not disclosed

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violet quartz prized for vivid color and crystal forms; affordable Brazilian geodes and razor-sharp Georgia crystals, with collecting localities.

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Amethyst from Saltman Amethyst locality

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Saltman Amethyst locality

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