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Quartz var. Amethyst / Hematite
Moon Light Mine, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada
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| Classification |
Mineral |
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| Origin Location |
Moon Light Mine, Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada |
| Description |
A beautiful miniature of quartz var. amethyst from the Moon Light Mine in Thunder Bay, Ontario, near the west coast of Lake Superior. This piece displays deep purple coloration, and the signature red hematite coloration that concentrates in the tips of each individual crystal. The hematite occurs as an inclusion under the surface of the quartz, which creates an attractive color effect effect along with the superlative luster that this locality is famous for. |
| Luster |
Vitreous |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Quartz: SiO2
silicon dioxide *
Hematite: Fe2O3
diiron trioxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz var. Amethyst Quartz var. Amethyst (Scepter) Quartz var. Amethyst Garnet var. Spessartine |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s):
hematite
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Search Wikipedia: Amethyst (Wiki)
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