Quartz
specimen number:
1881078
location:
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
description:
Glassy crystals of purple and red quartz to 1.0 cm in size across the top of matrix. Slight damage present as seen. This is the variety of the species often called amethyst. The red color is due to the presence of iron oxide.
Size: 11.5 x 10.0 x 2.5 cm (cabinet)
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