AMETHYST Las Vigas scepter crystal formation - Lot B abalone paua shell PICTURES: The picture is representative

PICTURES:  The picture is representative of the stones in the lot

There are numerous variety of garnet in colors from red to green

PICTURE:  The picture of 2 pounds is typical of the size and quality

They have a high gloss and feel almost slippery

AMETHYST Las Vigas scepter crystal formation - Lot B abalone paua shell PICTURES: The picture is representativeAMETHYST Las Vigas de Ramiriz Crystal formation The most valuable and sought after amethyst crystals come from a few mines close to the village of Piedra Parada, which is in the municipality of Tatatila, Mexico and are brought to the town of Las Vigas, Veracruz, Mexico for selling. They are sometimes referred to as Veracruz amethyst but most commonly are simply called "Las Vigas Amethyst". Piedra Parada means "standing rock". It is a small village