Quartz Var. Amethyst
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This a great matrix specimen of extremely rare character and quality for the region! It is extremely difficult to obtain these due to the hard rock where they are found. There is a beautiful contrast between the rich purple amethyst on the white and black matrix. The crystals, to 4.5 cm, sit smugly in the middle, as if in a canoe, of a shallow cavity lined with calcite. The middle crystal is loose, wiggling a little on the matrix, but held in tight place by the two flanking crystals and so is not in need of repair or fixing...its interesting, actually, I think. For overall aesthetics, size, and quality (the amethysts are pristine and complete all around save for a contact on the back side only), this is hard to beat!
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SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.2 x 8.5 x 6.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Erongo Region, Goboboseb Mountains
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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