Description/Interesting Notes:
A fantastic, rare example of true psuedocubic quartz var. amethyst from Arizona!!! While there are many examples of quartz that get
labelled as being "pseudocubic" few actually are - however this specimen is a real, actual pseudocubic crystal!!! In addition to
their remarkable purple color, the
amethyst crystals from this locality are noted among collectors for exhibiting, on rare occasion, c-face terminations as well (a very rare
crystallographic feature among quartz crystals)!!! This
specimen however is truly remarkable!!! As you can see the specimen exhibits TRUE pseudocubic form!!! The pictures say it all!!! No, this is NOT
a fluorite crystal - this is a wonderfully colored amethyst crystal!!! The color is a wonderful grape purple and is quite lively in person!!!
Simply an amazing example of this esteemed species!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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