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Quartz Amethyst

Length: 6.8 x 4.7 x 6cm Locality: Piedra Parada, Tatatila, Veracruz, Mexico Matrixless group with prismatic crystals forming a star. They are all perfect with bright terminations. Violet tint concentrated towards the tips, lighter bases: the contrast is magnificent with the mirror-like luster of the faces. Piedra Parada is the best location in Veracruz for amethyst quartz, with its characteristic color due to iron and natural irradiation. Its unique architecture and mineral quality make it a must-see for mineralogists, and this recent and exceptional discovery presents a significant opportunity. Dimensions without the acrylic base, which is supplied with the mineralogical specimen. The mineral is not glued to the base (flexible sealant).

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SpeciesAmethyst, Quartz
Added on10/03/2026
LocalityMexico, Veracruz, Piedra Parada
Current owner
BG
Barras Gautier Minéraux
Member since 2026

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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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Locality guide
Piedra Parada
Piedra Parada, Mexico - source of Veracruz amethyst; high-mountain pockets yield open lilac to purple quartz with phantoms and scepters against matrix.