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Quartz (Var: Amethyst)

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This is a huge cast of amethyst that has replaced (pseudomorphed) euhedral crystals of fluorite, retaining their skeletal, boxy form. The largest pseudomorphed crystal here measures 10 cm! The specimen seems to have been inside a geode, as part of the outside "shell" is what forms the matrix. Inside this "shell," the pseudomorph is complete and visible from all sides.

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.6 x 15.9 x 12.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Amethyst
Mineral guide
Learn about Amethyst
violet quartz prized for vivid color and crystal forms; affordable Brazilian geodes and razor-sharp Georgia crystals, with collecting localities.
Regional guide
Amethyst from Marrakech Prefecture
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