Quartz (var. amethyst) (NMNH G5273) | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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Photograph of an amethyst heart pendant (NMNH G5273) from the National Gem Collection

Heart-shaped brilliant-cut dark purple quartz (var. amethyst) (96 ct) in a brooch set in yellow and white gold with 65 diamonds. [AUTO]

Detail view of case MC75 in the Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals.

View Amethyst Heart Brooch in the GeoGallery.

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Taxon:: Quartz (var. amethyst) - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified:: 26 Sep 2022
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN : NHB002KCE
USNM Number:: G527300

Color:: Dark Purple
Cut:: Heart Shaped Brilliant
Jewelery Type:: Brooch
Weight:: 96 ct

Place:: Brazil, South America

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_1002355

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e14dac6c-47ad-4f20-9fd5-3de8cac25649