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"Cactus" Amethyst
- Boekenhoutshoek Area, Mkobola Dist., Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
- Cabinet, 10.2 x 9.2 x 7.8 cm
- Start Time: 04/21/2010 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/29/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An exceptional and aesthetic CABINET amethyst specimen dominated by an imposing 8.5 cm crystal. Gorgeous, glassy, translucent to transparent, purple crystals of amethyst proudly stand side by side. The crystals really sparkle and are called "cactus quartz" for their form. The terminations are isolated, while the bodies have 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 super example with great color and the iron oxide inclusions are a very nice accent. Complete all-around, pristine and displays beautifully from many angles. Valued at $350-450 and worth it.