Red Cap Amethyst Quartz Crystal from Thunder Bay Ontario... Hematite and Other Mineral Inclusions!- TB6
Above is a lovely amethyst crystal from the Thunder Bay district of Ontario Canada. This famous area has been producing a variety or minerals for centuries. In the mid 19th century the Thunder Bay District of Ontario became a popular area to mine zinc, silver, and amethyst. Today this area still produces a wide variety of amethyst points and clusters. The amethyst in this region are associated with rock formed during the late Precambrian period (1.2 to 0.9 billion years ago). Tectonic movement and fracturing was frequent during this time. Gas and fluids injected into the fractured rock precipitated amethyst crystals and other minerals. This is why amethyst from this region is highly variant and commonly contains a variety of other mineral inclusions. The crystal photographed here contains flecks of hematite and other minerals which are unknown. Thunder Bay amethyst is famous for good reason. The deep color and complex formations make them stunning for collecting. Plus their ancient origins enable us to connect to the earth's storied past.
Weight- 80 grams
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