'CACTUS QUARTZ' - variety amethyst - South Africa
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‘CACTUS QUARTZ’
Variety: amethyst
Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
The so-called ‘cactus quartz’ from South Africa is highly regarded by collectors due to its distinctive habit.
Single, elongated crystals occur encrusted with a second generation of smaller crystals along their axes producing a cactus appearance in some specimens. Curiously, the smaller crystals have not grown on the terminations of the larger crystals.
The whole effect is extremely pleasing. This specimen is a good, rich amethyst colour.
Size: 8 x 7 x 5 centimetres
Weight: 180 grams
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