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Etched Amethyst Crystal - Roosevelt Dam, Arizona ex. Richard Hauck
$65.00 USD
SKU: MSJ0299
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An old, antique specimen. Deep purple etched amethyst crystal from Roosevelt Dam, Arizona. This specimen has a long history and comes with historical labels from the Peter Zodac collection who was the founder of the Rocks and Minerals magazine.
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