Quartz var. Amethyst after Calcite
specimen number:
8641064
location:
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
description:
Very pretty purple glassy mostly gemmy crystals of amethyst to 0.5 cm in size forming what appears to be a stalactite, however this actually grew over a scalenohedral calcite crystal that is now gone and the interior of the stalactite is hollow. In great condition all around.
Size: 6.0 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm (small-cabinet)
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