Thunder Bay Canadian Amethyst - Ontario

Thunder Bay Canadian Amethyst - OntarioCanadian Amethyst is also knowns as Thunder Bay Amethyst or Red Cap amethyst. This crystal is found only in a very localized area of Thunder Bay in Ontario. This unique crystal is immediately recognized with its heavy dusting of hematite which gives it its rich dark grainy red appearance. When seen edge on the underlying traditional purple amethyst is clearly visible. The caps are densely packed and sharply pointed. Several photos might seem

25 inches (inside diameter) Weight = 5

This geode also ships from within the U

It is stamped on the back with 'ES' and 'STERLING'

This is the zenith of Señor Tomas Quintanas work

including the siphuncle

The angular shape of the pieces creates a sharpness and energy to the design

3 inches across side to side (not diagonally) and the largest is 0

The back is stamped '925'

Along with the puma and the condor and their associated mysticism

The landscape is filled with all types of plants and animals indigenous to the Mexican environment

The entire fossil exhibits great qualities of preservation

this 'Alligator' pattern is the rarest of the septarian forms