Specimen #2250

Name: Hematite Coating on Amethyst

Type: Mineral

Locality: Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 11.0 x 15.5 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2011-04-07

Source: Kevin Ward

Label: N

Comment: Deep Purple xls of Quartz var. Amethyst with a very rich coating of reddish Hematite! The purple Amethyst can be seen just below the surface where the specimen was trimmed! Only one tiny bump on a single crystal point. No major damage or detractions. Ex. Kerry Cooper Collection

Minerals: Amethyst Hematite Quartz (SiO₂)

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Hematite Coating on Amethyst, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada - 11.0 x 15.5 cm

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Hematite Coating on Amethyst, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada

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Hematite Coating on Amethyst, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada