Quartz

specimen number:
2062632

location:
Jacksons Crossroads, Wilkes Co., Georgia, USA

description:
A superb grouping of glassy gem quality beautiful amethyst crystals. The largest crystal measures 5.0 cm in length. This is a cluster without attached matrix. In super condition all around, the quality on this one is very high for this famous locality. The specimen comes with a previous collection label from Ray DeMark. Collected in the late 2000's.

Jacksons Crossroads in Wilkes County, Georgia, is a globally renowned mineral locality situated within the Piedmont region. Geologically, the area features vuggy, granite-like country rock containing fracture veins and cavities that historically allowed high-quality purple quartz crystals to grow with exceptional clarity, luster, and size. While local mineral collecting and mining activity dates back many decades, the specific site gained major international recognition following its modern discovery and commercial specimen development in 1988, establishing it as one of the premier amethyst-producing locations in the United States.

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