Amethysts from granitic pegmatites (preview)

Amethysts are often found in basalts, quartz veins or alpine fissures. However, they are extremely rare in pegmatites, as the geological conditions often lead to the formation of smoky quartz rather than amethyst. However, there are rare exceptions.

Amethyst smoky quartz sceptre, 6.2 cm high. Little Gem Mine, Jefferson County, Montana, USA. Russ Hage Collection.
Amethyst smoky quartz sceptre, 6.2 cm high. Little Gem Mine, Jefferson County, Montana, USA. Russ Hage Collection. Mark Mauthner

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