Quartz var. Amethyst on Matrix

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Impressive classic Due West Amethyst specimen having multiple well-formed, lustrous, beautiful purple crystals all clustered together and aesthetically perched atop a sparkling drusy Quartz coated matrix. The highly translucent Amethyst has a radiant glow with light showcasing the saturated purple terminations. While interconnected, the individual crystals are still well defined with the larger lower right crystal measuring 3.3 cm across and the back left crystal rising to 3.2 cm from the matrix. Several of the Amethyst are doubly terminated having a slightly elongated more tabular form. The center view and left-side display are in excellent condition with a slight scuff on the lower matrix. The right side has a small contact with some broken basal crystals at the matrix interface that is certainly forgivable for this exceptional older Amethyst from South Carolina. The piece has a dramatic upright form that further enhances this very eye-catching, statement making specimen. This exquisite Amethyst is from the curated Quartz collection of Bill Larson. It is also a former Lawrence Conklin piece; and from the American Museum of Natural History #36483. Museum records show that the AMNH acquired the specimen in 1966 and then traded it out of the collection to NJ Mineral Supply (Charlie Key) in 1982. Quite the history for this piece. These American classic Ellis-Jones Mine Amethysts are exceedingly difficult to find in the market especially a matrix specimen of this choice quality and aesthetics.