Cactus Amethyst

Item Description

An aesthetic and beautiful CABINET amethyst specimen. Gorgeous, glassy, translucent to transparent, purple crystals of amethyst to 6.5 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 two-sided example with great color and the iron oxide inclusions are a very nice accent. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, the trivial termination wear to a couple of crystals is barely noticeable and is certainly not a detraction. This is one of the better pieces from the lot and it displays well without aid. Valued at $300-400.