Ametrine (polished slab) (113.60 grams)

Item Description

When it comes to Quartz, there are a lot of colors and varieties out there, but one of the most striking and instantly recognizable varieties is Ametrine. This material is a combination of natural purple and yellow Quartz (AMEthyst + ciTRINE). The color regions form on opposing rhombohedral faces of the Quartz in the shape of triangular sections. When the Ametrine crystals are sliced across the "c" axis, you can see the classic "pinwheel" or "radiation" pattern like we see in this polished slice. The piece has excellent color saturation along with wonderful internal gemminess. The only place in the world where these classic examples are found is the Anahi Mine in the eastern Bolivian jungle, and from what I understand, there has been little production in recent years. This is a wonderful representation of this classic material and if you collect Quartz, polished pieces or gem material, don't pass this one up. The specimen weigh is 113.60 grams. Valued at $500 in the inventory for size, quality, color and gemminess.