Quartz var. Amethyst on Petrified Wood
specimen number:
8851022
location:
Colorado, USA
description:
Attractive glassy purple crystals of amethyst across this petrified wood matrix. Interesting specimen, a previous number painted on the specimen tells me that this is likely from the British Museum of Natural History.
Size: 10.0 x 4.3 x 4.2 cm (cabinet)
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