{"product_id":"amazonite-smokey-hawk-mine-teller-county-colorado-perthitic-amazonite-crystals","title":"Amazonite – Smokey Hawk Mine, Teller County, Colorado | Perthitic Amazonite Crystals","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Amazonite from the renowned Smoky Hawk Mine in Teller County, Colorado. This classic Colorado locality is celebrated for producing highly aesthetic amazonite crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen features two individual blocky prismatic amazonite crystals displaying attractive perthitic textures, a hallmark characteristic of fine amazonite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Amazonite blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoky Hawk Mine locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeller County, Colorado, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo distinct blocky prismatic amazonite crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive perthitic texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Colorado mineral association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector-quality display specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMineral Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmazonite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microcline Feldspar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triclinic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-green to turquoise-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmoky Quartz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smoky Hawk Mine is famous among collectors for producing exceptional feldspar and quartz combinations. Amazonite from this locality often exhibits sharp crystal faces, excellent color saturation, and distinctive perthitic intergrowth textures that are highly prized by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollectors Appreciate This Specimen For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Colorado provenance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-formed blocky crystal habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible perthitic texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive color contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong display aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Features May Include\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp crystal terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocky prismatic crystal habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerthitic feldspar textures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural contact points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex crystal growth patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoky Hawk Mine, Teller County, Colorado, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 x 30 x 35 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColorado amazonite has earned an international reputation among mineral collectors, with specimens from the Pike's Peak region considered among the finest examples of the species. The combination of amazonite and smoky quartz remains one of the most iconic American mineral associations and is highly sought after for both aesthetic and locality collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimens displaying strong color, sharp crystal form, and visible perthitic texture are particularly desirable among advanced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42430041063506,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/Amazonite.png?v=1780189214","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/amazonite-smokey-hawk-mine-teller-county-colorado-perthitic-amazonite-crystals","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}