"Cactus" Amethyst

Item Description

An aesthetic and very showy amethyst specimen. A gorgeous, glassy, translucent to transparent, color-zoned, royal-purple crystal proudly stands upright. The crystals really sparkle and are called "cactus quartz" for their form. The termination is isolated, while the body has a prickly, "cactus" look with an overgrowth of smaller crystals. This is the true source for the amethystine quartz crystals (aka "cactus quartz" and "spirit quartz") erroneously marketed as being from the Magaliesberg Range. A lovely example with great color. Complete all-around and very nearly pristine, the super-trivial termination wear is barely noticeable and is certainly not a detraction. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!