Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia
Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia
Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia
Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia
Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia
Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia
Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia
Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia
Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia

Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia

Precio de venta$125.00

Dimensions: 54 mm x 20.7 mm x 11.9 mm

Brandberg’s pegmatitic vents often fuse colour and form into works of natural art, and this 5.4 cm sceptre is no exception. The crystal began life as a clear quartz stem, later capped by a sharper, slightly broader termination enriched in Al- and Fe-colloids that deliver a smoky core flushed by subtle royal-amethyst zones. Scattered through the prism are “pepper grains” of hematite and a few midnight-green chlorite ghosts, telling of fluctuating oxidation states while the crystal still grew. One flank bears a drusy overgrowth of micro-quartz that sparkles like frost and supports a tiny side-car prism, adding dimensional intrigue without distracting from the main sceptre silhouette. Weight a feather-light 22 g, pristine luster all around, no polishing, no glue.

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Unraveling the Beauty and Rarity of this Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia

Medium – Notable internal clarity with darker inclusions. Vibrant smoky and violet hues – The color is well-distributed, enhancing the visual appeal. Exceptional – Flawless and well-defined terminations add significant value. Chiredzi, Zimbabwe – A highly sought-after source for Smoky Amethyst scepters. High – Based on overall characteristics, this piece fits into the 'High' grading category.

A slender smoky-amethyst sceptre flaunting a violet-tinged termination, its stem snow-dusted with micro-quartz and rust-red hematite flecks; miniature size, zero repairs.

Sceptre growth records a sudden pressure drop that lets silica supersaturate and re-coat an earlier crystal. Brandberg pieces add iron-rich fluids to the mix, painting the cap with smoky greys and regal purples. Inclusions of hematite “confetti” are diagnostic of the locality and shimmer like coppery stardust under magnification.

Additional Information about this Smoky-Amethyst Sceptre with Hematite “Pepper” & Drusy Side-Car – Brandberg Namibia

  • Very good (VG)
  • Namibia
  • Hexagonal
  • Cenozoic
  • Hydrothermal