SOLD !
Dove-blue, translucent CHALCEDON veins in brown SIDERITE xx (= iron ore = BROWN IRON STONE) and free standing quartz crystals Var.
The miners in Hüttenberg called these pieces "AMETHYST" because of the bluish-purple color of the quartz crystals. However, the color is caused by the blue CHALCEDON shimmering through the background. Real AMETHYSTE, however, have their color from iron ions and radioactive radiation embedded in the quartz crystal lattice.
But that is precisely why these Hüttenberg "AMETHYSTE" RARITIES .
Great old piece - PITY our LAST one !
Mining has been discontinued for over 40 years and unfortunately only "small stuff" can be found on the large spoil tips and that only with luck.
Weight: 1.66 kilogram Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 10 cm
SUPER COLLECTOR PRICE - at special mineral fairs you will not get such a "Hüttenberger" for less than 100.- Euro!
The last picture shows a fall evening atmosphere in southern Carinthia.
