Amethyst from Romania, Hunedoara County - image 1
Photo by Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography

Amethyst from Romania, Hunedoara County

Group of deep purple crystals of quartz var. amethyst with the typical artichoke growth from the classic and hard to obtain locality: Vălişoara (Porkura), Hunedoara Co., Romania. Old specimen collected around 1780s. Ex. Philip Gregory and Bill Larson collections. My collection.

Photographed by László Kupi/Fine mineral photography.

Product details

SpeciesAmethyst
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on05/26/2026
LocalityRomania, Hunedoara County
RepairsNo repairs or restorations
Current owner
Martin Stevko
Martin Stevko
Bratislava, Slovakia
Acquired
Aug 2025
2 for sale·Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Philip GregoryNot disclosed

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