Gorgeous Chibuku Amethyst cluster with glittery red Hematite inclusions, partial skeletal windows on termination faces, transparent gemmy clarity and glassy luster. Excellent condition, minor nick at termination. Stunning with backlighting. Perfect collector's piece for anyone who connects with the earthy beauty of African Amethyst specimens.
Also called Shangaan Amethyst, after the Shangaan tribal people in nearby village. These Amethyst crystals are collected by the local Shangaan people. They work together as a community, collecting the Amethyst with small hand tools, the crystals help support their village. The Shangaan people are proud to share their Amethyst crystals with the rest of the world.
Mineral: Quartz var. Amethyst
Locality: Chibuku mine, Mateke, Zimbabwe, Africa
6 x 4.5 cm
Weight: 78.8g
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