MMX1 Quartz var. Amethyst

Amatitlan, Guererro, Mexico
11.2x 8.5x 4.3 cm

$800

Ex. Robert Nowakowski
 

A classic specimen from the 1980's, this impressive specimen measures over 11 cm from tip to tip.  This piece has excellent clarity and color, and even has a few clearly defined phantoms.

This piece comes from the Robert Nowakowski collection.  According to him, this piece was selected from a large lot sometime in the late 1980's.  Only one of the side crystals is missing a termination, as visible in the photographs.

With the correct lighting, this specimen really lights up, and will stand out in a display cabinet.  Personally, I prefer the classic Amatitlan specimens to the contemporary pieces from Veracruz.  I find that the color tends to be deeper, and the gradual tapering of the crystals gives these specimens from Amatitlan a more distinguished look.