Quartz v. Citrine

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A gorgeous 16 cm tall citrine specimen from the Adams Mine in Hiddenite, North Carolina. This locality is famous for the green variety of spodumene, for which the town is named after – as well as the United States’ finest emeralds. This locality is also known for its fine rutiles, and, occasionally, beautiful citrines such as this. This is a very large and well preserved example with minor rutile inclusions at the back. A great North American quartz!

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 16.2 x 11.1 cm
Added on07/16/2026
Locality
Adams Hiddenite and Emerald Mine, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
Collector’s EdgeNot disclosed

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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.