"Cactus" Amethyst

Item Description

An aesthetic and beautiful CABINET amethyst plate. Gorgeous, glassy, translucent to transparent, purple crystals of amethyst to 4.3 cm 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 lovely example with great color and the iron oxide inclusions are a very nice accent. Complete all-around and essentially pristine, a bit of trivial periphery wear is noted and is certainly not a detraction. One of the best examples from the small lot we received last year.