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Quartz v. Amethyst from South Africa

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Rocks, Fossils & Minerals Start Price:625.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 1,875.00 USD
Quartz v. Amethyst from South Africa
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A very attractive and fascinating amethystine quartz crystal cluster from the Boekenhoutshoek area of South Africa. This occurence of quartz has been termed "Spirit Quartz" and "Cactus Quartz". Cactus Quartz is characterized by tiny, druzy second generation quartz crystals covering the entire shaft of its primary prismatic quartz points. The small second generation crystals point away from the prism (resembling the orientation of needles on barrel cactus) and their orientation is not related to the crystallographic orientation of the central crystal. Often the tips of the first generation crystals remain free. These quartz specimens are found in the Bushveld Complex rocks approximately 70 km northeast of Pretoria. The Bushveld Complex is a world famous polymetallic igneous complex, most well-known for its platinum and chrome deposits, which are the largest in the world. This specimen of "Cactus Quartz" has a strong amethystine color, superb aesthetics, and bright luster. Dimensions (cm): 5 H x 13 W x 7 D. Location: Boekenhoutshoek area, Mkobola, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa City: State: South Africa Date: HWAC# 53015