Amethyst
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Boekenhoutshoek, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
- Minerals
- Quartz
- Dimensions
- 11.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm
- Size class
- Cabinet
- SID
- F166
Purple Amethyst crystals with a second generation of smaller crystals grown on the prism faces (and not on the tips).
The small second generation crystals point away from the prism. These are known a 'Cactus Quartz' for their appearance and are no longer
readily available. This specimen is a fantastic example. It only has a medium purple color, but the form is excellent, it's undamaged, and good sized.
It is sawcut on the bottom and sits perfectly for display. Largest crystal is 7cm.