Cactus Amethyst

Item Description

An aesthetic amethyst specimen. A striking, gorgeous, glassy, translucent to transparent, purple amethyst tower is beautifully covered by a second generation of smaller amethysts. 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. Complete all-around and nearly, with only very trivial termination wear. Periphery wear is noted, but has only minimal impact. This is one of the better single crystals pieces from the lot.