Amethyst in Granite
UNB-2016-0167Rocks » Igneous » Plutonic » Granite
Description
Vein of short, prismatic Amethyst crystals that are terminated by double rhombohedrons. Lustre is vitreous. Granitic host rock.
Quartz (SiO2) can come in a variety of different colours and when it is purple it is known as Amethyst. Lustre can be vitreous or greasy and streak is white. Hardness is 7 and crystals are usually found as long or short prismatic crystals that are terminated by double rhombohedrons. Can also be granular, massive or disseminated.
Specifications
| Object name | Amethyst in Granite |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2016-0167 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Rock |
| Classification | Rock group: Igneous Sub-groups: Plutonic » Granite |
| Composition | Silicates |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Partial | Yes |
| Measurements |
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Publications
- Chesterman, C.W. 1979. Audubon Society, Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals. Knopf.