Auction Win: Veracruz Amethyst (Enhydro!)
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Details
Locality: Piedra Parada, Tatatila Municipality, Veracruz, Mexico
Size: Thumbnail - 2 × .9 × .9 cm cm
Fluid included with a bubble movement range of 3-5mm, the bubble itself is about 2mm. This piece also has an uncommon form, a partial scepter.
‘Enhydro’ is not a mineral species but a trade name for quartz crystals with visible liquid or gas inclusions. It was first described as “Enhydro Quartz” on mindat as a named quartz variety, and the name comes from Greek roots meaning “in water.”
Piedra Parada in Tatatila Municipality, Veracruz, Mexico is a noted source of amethyst, a purple variety of quartz that is especially valued by collectors for its color and crystal form. The locality is part of Veracruz’s well-known amethyst-producing region, which has produced collectible quartz specimens from several nearby sites. For collectors today, Piedra Parada remains relevant as a recognized Mexican amethyst locality associated with attractive display pieces and regional quartz mineralization.
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