Mineral: Stellerite on Orthoclase
Locality: Piedra Parada (Las Vigas), Municipio Tatatila, Veracruz (Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave), Mexico
Dimensions: app 4 to 5 cm

Description: Known for it's amethyst, this is a very unusual mineral.....pegmatites. Is this a precursor sign of new discoveries to come from the area. This miniature is my favorite of all.

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