Quartz var. Amethyst cast after Calcite
specimen number:
4411024
location:
Catalan Grande quarry, Artigas, Uruguay
description:
Attractive glassy partly gemmy crystals of purple amethyst forming a cast after previous scalenohedral crystals of calcite. Very slight chipping is present. Casting is obvious as seen at the end of the video.
Size: 8.0 x 7.0 x 6.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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