Quartz Var. Amethyst, Goboboseb Mts., Namibia, Cabinet-Sized SpecimenApprox. Dimensions: 3. 5 in x . 99 in x 3. 5 in Approx. Weight: 73 grams A well defined crystal of Amethyst Quartz with deep purple tones buried in the heart of the center. The purple center has a metallic sheen which seems to glow in the light. Clear flakes of crystal are entrapped below the smooth surface further refracting the light as it hits the purple center.

Color of the Siderite is a light brown with streaks of deep brown

Weight: 671 grams

patches of darker green can be seen towards the center

The crystals form in groups that resemble a starburst pattern with small and sharply terminated crystal habits

while the Calcite’s earthy luster is visible below

Deep emerald green hues penetrate this piece giving a gemstone look and vibrant qualities

Nearly perfect right angles give this Hedenbergite a neat appearance as a miniature-sized specimen

Hexagonal shapes rise straight up with the larger crystals sitting across the edges

Botryoidal crystal formations with green and brown tarnish evident throughout the specimen

Gorgeous and glowing

and this specimen certainly fits that description

the Pyromorphite crystals are largely clustered in the center of the piece with fewer crystals on the edges