MN829

Sample ID MN829 • Cabinet K

Amethyst

12.6cm W x 10.95cm H x 6.65cm D • 31g
Sample TypeMineralColorTransparent PurpleLusterVitreous
StreakWhiteCleavage/FractureNoneSpecific Gravity2.5
Geographic Location/Date Mohs Hardness 8

This amethyst crystal, violet-lavender in color, a variety of quartz (SiO₂), displays a vibrant vitreous luster and features an intricate cluster of prismatic crystal terminations, arranged in a radiating formation. The coloration deepens toward the core, revealing a natural zoning pattern.