Quartz (var. amethyst)

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Object Details

Taxon

Quartz (var. amethyst) - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified

4 Aug 2025

Specimen Count

Other Numbers

IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002KCE

USNM Number

NMNH G5273-00

Color

Dark Purple

Cut

Heart Shaped Brilliant

Jewelery Type

Brooch

Weight

96 ct

Place

Brazil, South America

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Mineral Sciences

Gems

Data Source

NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e14dac6c-47ad-4f20-9fd5-3de8cac25649

Record ID

nmnhmineralsciences_1002355