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2M09: Crystals and groups of crystals, some of them doubly terminated, very transparent, bright and of a very uniform color, on globular Calcite and matrix. The Quartz exhibits good transparency. The sample is from a recent find on May 1, 2008.
This specimen has been featured and photographed in the article 'Sardischer Amethyst' in ‘Lapis’ magazine, on page 29 of issue number 3, 5-6/2026
Capurru Quarry, Osilo, Sassari Province, Sardinia/Sardegna Italy (01/05/2008)
Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.3 × 1.7 cm = 1.65” × 1.30” × 0.67”
Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.2 cm = 0.31” × 0.08”
Photo: Joaquim Callén
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