The scepter habit is very well-defined here, you can clearly see the secondary, darker purple amethyst crystals growing around the central, lighter-colored quartz stem. The high luster and complex "skeletal" faces are textbook for this specific Zimbabwe find. A masterwork of African elestial growth.
This specimen displays exceptional skeletal growth patterns and high-luster faces. As is common with large, hand-mined scepters from Zimbabwe, it exhibits minor, natural pocket wear that does not detract from its significant display impact.
SPECIMEN DETAILS Mineralogy: Amethyst (Quartz) scepter Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 4.1 cm (3.1 x 2.3 x 1.6 inches) Weight: 210 g (7.4 oz) Characteristics: Classic scepter habit; sharp smoky-to-purple color zoning; skeletal/elestial growth Luster: Exceptional vitreous (glass-like) luster Locality: Shangani Mine, Chiredzi Mining District, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
All Gatsby Gems specimens are hand-selected for scientific accuracy and aesthetic brilliance. Each piece includes a locality label and is professionally packaged for secure addition to your gallery.
