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Author Topic: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA  (Read 1642 times)

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Lydia

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Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
« on: November 13, 2018, 07:33:59 PM »
Hi! Does anyone know if the aforementioned amethyst crystals are collectable? I can't find anything about them online...or maybe I'm looking in the wrong place? Thanks!

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Re: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2018, 09:38:30 PM »
I have heard of some Amethyst further up the Eastern California ranges but not in the Inyos.  I have found plenty of water clear, Chloride and champagne Smokey crystals all with and without phantoms.  The only location I can think might have Amethyst is down at the bottom of the range near the Green Monster and Reward mines or possibly near Cerro Gordo.
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Re: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2018, 08:41:07 AM »
Serious collectors want clear, clean specimens. Value will depend on rarity and quality.  Amethyst is not all that rare and very good specimens come from places like South America
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Re: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2018, 08:48:18 AM »
Oh for sure...this is just a question of collectability based on location. I know the quality is not great. Thanks for your input though.

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Re: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2018, 03:40:04 PM »
I collect rocks for myself because I like it.  If it is for me I don’t care what anyone else thinks. The amethyst is pretty I would collect that and keep it for myself.
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