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| Mineral: |
quartz |
| Gem: |
lepidochrosite in amethyst |
| Size: |
9x14 mm |
| Carat: |
4.4 ct |
| Cut: |
rectangular step cut |
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| Origin: |
Brazil |
| Genral Info: |
The name is derived from the German "quarz" of uncertain origin. It was called "krystallos" by the Greeks, but this later became the generic term for crystal. |
| Additional Information |
| A second stone is native cut to show off the inclusions and not for light return. The reddish needles in the stone are lepidochrosite (an iron oxide/hydroxide mineral). Since the stone is partially amethyst (getting its color form iron) it is not an infrequent combination in iron rich environments. |
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