Cactus Amethyst

Item Description

A showy and sculptural amethyst specimen. Gorgeous, glassy, translucent to transparent, purple crystals of amethyst to 4.0 cm are nicely clustered or rest on the "tail" of the piece. 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 three-sided example with great color and the iron oxide inclusions are a very nice accent. Complete all-around and in great shape. The presentation views are pristine and the periphery wear at the base is only a modest detraction.