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Quartz (Var: Amethyst), Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)

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A doubly-terminated floater crystal of amethystine/smoky quartz from Kenya, not a big producer of specimens, which makes these crystals prized. They have Brandberg-like qualities, the same gemmy clarity and variegated hues. This crystal has areas of interesting glassy jagged faces resembling those on a kunzite crystal.

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SpeciesAmethyst, Quartz, Smoky quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 4.1 x 3.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityKenya, Turkana County
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Aug 2024
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Amethyst
Mineral guide
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violet quartz prized for vivid color and crystal forms; affordable Brazilian geodes and razor-sharp Georgia crystals, with collecting localities.
Amethyst
Regional guide
Amethyst from Turkana County
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Locality guide
Turkana County
A collector's guide to Turkana County, Kenya: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 34 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.