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Let's Rock => Mineral Specimens => Topic started by: Lydia on November 13, 2018, 07:33:59 PM

Title: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
Post by: Lydia 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!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181114/83fa3fb1dca50d7b90a501a4bcbced2c.jpg)

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Title: Re: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
Post by: irockhound 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.

Title: Re: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
Post by: Jhon P 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

Title: Re: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
Post by: Lydia 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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Title: Re: Amethyst from Inyo Mtns CA
Post by: Jhon P 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.