Quartz var Amethyst from Harts Range NT
An interesting specimen of milky quartz with secondary amethyst overgrowth from Harts Range Northern Territory. The amethyst overgrowth shows some nice purple-saturated tips and even has tourmaline needles throughout it. Overall a great size for the area.
I acquired this specimen from Patrick Gundersen in December 2016, who self-collected it a few years prior on a digging trip to the Harts Range area.
Specimen Details
Chemical Formula: SiO2
ID #: JG0099
Colour: Milky white/clear quartz with a light lavender/purple coloured amethyst
Hardness: 7
Acquisition Date: 9th December 2016
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Lustre: Vitreous
Dimensions: 96mm X 80mm X 70mm
Weight: 453g
Location: Harts Range, NT Australia
Rarity of Mineral
Did you know!?
Harts Range is a very mineral rich area and specimens such as Ruby, Garnet, Beryl, Iolite, Epidote and other semi-precious stones have been found sporadically over the last 20 years.