Shangaan Amethyst Smoky Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen - 82.5 ct briolette earrings and one heavily included stone

and one heavily included stone

hence the name

Origin : Pakistan

One third of the stone is clean for cutting a gem if you can bear to do it

Family : Danburite

Shangaan Amethyst Smoky Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen - 82.5 ct briolette earrings and one heavily included stoneShangaan Amethyst crystals are from the Chibuku Mine in the Zambezi Valley in Zimbabwe. The crystals are mined by the Shangaan People with great care and respect for the land. This crystals is a rare combination of amethyst, smoky, and clear quartz with red Hematite inclusions and brown or golden iron. It has excellent natural crystal faces with skeletal and etched areas. Beautiful double terminations on this crystal. Family: Quartz Variety: Amethyst